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Map of mining town Randsburg, California
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A geological map of England & Wales / by G.B. Greenough Esq., President of the Geological Society F.R.S. F.L.S this map is accompanied by an explanatory memoir
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A very large and colorfully detailed map in six sheets. Includes "List of the several geological groups in this map." Mounted on linen, with printed label mounted on the outside of each folded sheet: James Wyld, successor to Mr. Faden, geographer to His Majesty The separate Memoir by Greenbough is located in the same area as the map in L-2 LF. The accompanying Memoir has been inserted in gray paper covers, with title-label, possibly from original wrapper Table of geological groups. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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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).
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A map of the town of San Francisco 1847
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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
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Randsburg California Mines
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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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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.
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