Donner Party

Daniel Lewis: The Donner Party - Information on the Donner Party with rosters of the Donner Party, pictures, and descriptions of the route along with a background on the year of 1846.

Donner Party - John Sutter Sends Help - 1846 - This is the first word to reach San Francisco of the human disaster. It was published in the "California Star" shortly after a rescue party left Sutter's Fort to search for survivors in the Sierra.

New Light on the Donner Party - Examines old myths and presents new information; includes chronology, bibliography, FAQ, hyperlinks, and accurate biographical information about Donner Party members.

PBS: The Donner Party - From "The American Experience." This site is a transcript account of the Donner Party's experience taken from quotes from the party members.