Henry Sedley manuscript, 1874

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Sedley, Henry
Extent:
1 item(s)
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

Written by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute alumnus Henry Sedley (Class of 1848), "An Engineer in El Dorado" is a personal account of his time at RPI, moving to California after graduating, the 1849 San Francisco fire, and the California gold rush.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Folsom Library
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 Eighth St
Troy, NY 12180, United States
Contact:
518-276-8340