Local History: Linda Van Gundy - presenter
Learn about California gold rush history, Folsom history and genealogy with
this presentation that explores the life of James Russell. Russell spent 80 years
searching for gold on Sweetwater Creek, down the road from Folsom. This is
his life story brought to life through his daily journals, letters,
legal documents and newspaper reports. It is a story woven in
local, national and historic events.
Folsom Public Library
411 Stafford Street, Folsom
916-461-6131 or www.folsom.ca.us/library