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Manuscripts
The collection contains correspondence, business papers, 16 ledger books, maps and reports of the Consolidated Virginia Mining Company. 112 maps (1876-1947) in the collection document the early period, the general mining district, and other mines on the Comstock Lode such as the Ophir mines and the Mexican Gold and Silver Mining Company.
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Manuscripts
The collection contains correspondence, business papers, 16 ledger books, maps and reports of the Consolidated Virginia Mining Company. 112 maps (1876-1947) in the collection document the early period, the general mining district, and other mines on the Comstock Lode such as the Ophir mines and the Mexican Gold and Silver Mining Company.
mssConsolidated Virginia Mining Company
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Manuscripts
This collection contains correspondence, business papers, 16 ledger books, maps and reports of the Consolidated Virginia Mining Company of Virginia City, Nevada, dating from 1876-1955. The 112 rolled maps in collection, dating from 1876 to 1947 document the early period, the general mining district, and other mines and mining claims on the Comstock Lode such as the Ophir mines and the Mexican Gold and Silver Mining Company. One map is signed by Charles Frederick Hoffmann. The collection includes an account book and many letters of Zeb Kendall, president of the firm. Some notable items include: Hoffmann Charles Frederick. General Map of Comstock Mines [c. 1879]. Map 1 Osborne, W. L. Consolidated Virginia and Ophir Mines: Assay Plans (10 maps showing details of original level workings). 1933-1934. Map Roll 16 Consolidated Virginia Mining Co. Minutes of the Board of Directors. 1932-1935. Box 1 Con-Virginia Diamond Drill Logs and correspondence. 1950. Box 4
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Manuscripts
The John Janney collection contains correspondence and business records related to mining in the early 20th century American West. Included are files related to John Janney's several properties and interests, most of which were in Lincoln County, Nevada, including the Ely Valley Mines, Mountain View Hotel, Pioche Mines Company, Pioche Power and Light Company, and Tenabo Mining and Smelting Company. This collection exists as an extensive and rich documentation of Nevada mining, especially during the Great Depression and World War II.
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