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Biographies:

Biography of James Wright Anderson

James Wright Anderson, educator, was born near Pittsburg, Pa., April 1, 1831; son of Thomas and Esther (Wright) Anderson. He was graduated at Jefferson college, Canonsburg, Pa., in 1851, and removed to California, settling in Solano county, where he taught school. He was county superintendent of schools, 1855-'56, and president of Hesperian college, Woodland, near San Francisco, 1873-'90. He was state superintendent of public instruction 1891-'94, and was the chief promoter of the remarkable educational exhibit of the state at the Columbian exposition at Chicago in 1893.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

California Facts:
Tree: California redwood
Bird: California valley quail
Flower: golden poppy
Nickname: Golden State
Motto: Eureka (I Have Found It)
Area (sq. mi.): 158,693
Capitol: Sacramento
Admitted: 9 Sep 1850

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