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Title
Portrait of Joe Brown
Creator
Wright, W. W
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
On reverse: "Started in real estate 1862. Born Steuben, N.Y. April 25, 1825. Married Diana Serey (dies 1854). Came to Calif. 1852. In Santa Clara County. Elected to State Legislature, 1861. In 1862 he married Mary Brant. Was Notary Public, owned orchard. Children - 1st marriage: 2 daughters dies in childhood, 2nd marriage: Goldwin. Started first free Public Library in San Jose, 1854."
Type
Image
Format
Black & White, Albumen Print
Identifier
057B6BDC-3B39-4199-B81C-214151567710
1997-300-713
Subject
Men
Portrait photographs
Librarians
Libraries
Nineteenth century (LCSH)
Pioneers
Beards

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