Manuscripts
Map of mining town Randsburg, California
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Randsburg Mine Tailings - Randsburg
Manuscripts
The collection contains letters, documents, maps and reports related to the professional activities of mining engineer Harley A. Sill. There are reports on ores and mines and technical data, chiefly from California, Arizona, Nevada, Canada and Mexico. There are also some reports on mines in other parts of the United States and in South and Central America. There is also one small box containing bibliographical references related to mines and metallurgy (Box 15).
mssSill papers
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A map of the town of San Francisco 1847
Rare Books
Accompanied by a document stating," I hereby certify that this map is a true photographic copy of the first map of San Francisco on file at the office of the Recorder. [signed] Eugene J. Sullivan, Deputy Recorder, January 4, 1905." A manuscript map laid on linen. Unreadable MS notes. Accompanying document has pencil drawn heads both sides. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Photo reproduction.
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Collection of California survey maps
Manuscripts
A collection of six survey maps and plats of various California ranchos, tracts, and properties from 1870 to 1893. The maps are drawn on paper, linen-backed tracing paper, and linen using black and various colors of ink. There are some tears and two of the maps are separated at the seams.
mssCalsurvey
Map of the Mining Region of California. 1854
Rare Books
Image of a map from Oregon border to Monterey and Tulare Counties, and from the Pacific Coast to the Utah desert. In the upper right corner is a "Table of Distances from the Capital." On the right side is a list of the population of California and several cities. "Drawn & Compiled by Geo H. Baker. Published by Barber & Baker, Sacramento, Cal. Fishbourne's Lithog. San Francisco, Cal."--text, below map title. "Entered According to Act of Congress, in the Year 1854, by Barber & Baker, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Northern District of California. Fishbourne Lithogy. California."--text, below image. "Noisy Carriers, San Francisco."--stamped text, above image. Paper color: blue.
48052:060
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Aerial survey city of San Marino in the County of Los Angeles California
Rare Books
Aerial survey map of San Marino. Photograph pasted on paper with linen backing. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Photograph. In wooden frame.
60.1.14
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Randsburg California Mines
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.
mssJanney