Swett, John, 1830-1913

Educator, California's first Superintendent of Schools. Sailed around Horn to California (1852-1853). Letters describe experiences of voyage and first impressions of San Francisco. Singled out for special mention are Chinese, prostitutes, scenery and schools. Collection includes information about Swett, probably inserted by his granddaughter, Margaret Plummer, and a painting of "SS Revere" on which Swett sailed.

From the description of John Swett letters, 1852-1853. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 34957952

Teacher; California State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Superintendent of Schools, San Francisco; author.

From the description of John Swett papers, 1853-1913. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 122501722

Swett later went into education in San Francisco, and became City Superintendent of Schools in 1889.

From the description of Pocket memoranda of voyage round Cape Horn and in the gold mines, 1853. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122453911