Item #50520 MEMORIAL EXERCISES For GENERAL JOHN BIDWELL (Died April 4, 1900); Held Under the Direction of the County Officers of Butte County, in the Court - House at Oroville, California May 7, 1900. General John Bidwell, 1819 - 1900.

MEMORIAL EXERCISES For GENERAL JOHN BIDWELL (Died April 4, 1900); Held Under the Direction of the County Officers of Butte County, in the Court - House at Oroville, California May 7, 1900.

[Oroville]: Oroville Register Print, 1900. 1st Printing (Rocq 1308). Unpaginated, though 32 pp. Half-tone b/w photographic image of Bidwell, p. 3. 8-1/4" x 5-3/8". Original publisher's printed purple paper covers, sewn. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Modest wear & age-toning, VG+ - Nr Fine. Item #50520

Bidwell was a California pioneer, politician, and soldier. In March 1848, he discovered gold in Butte County, and today is known as the founder of Chico, California.

Price: $150.00

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