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San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
The collection consists of letters, manuscripts (including diaries and mining reports), photographs and maps related to the career of mining engineer Charles Janin. Subject matter in the collection focuses on minerals, mines and mining, especially in California, Mexico, Alaska, Canada, Russia (including Siberia), and Central and South America. There is information about gold, silver, platinum, and tin mining as well as gold dredging.
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A map to show the coal veins under the mining company's property. La Salle Coal Mining Company was founded in 1855, so map must be after that date. Note powder magazine set perilously close to "Miner's Houses." MS note: 81839. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography.
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Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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