Manuscripts

Two MS, one telegram, two retained carbons, Janney's personal correspondence, and two check stubs

Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1940
Call number: mssJanney
Creator: Janney, John (1877-1967)(Opens in new tab)
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One MS, nine retained carbons, Janney's personal correspondence and bills

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

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Nineteen MS, one retained carbon, and two postcards, the personal correspondence of Janney with friends and family

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mssJanney

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Four TLS, eight MS, two telegrams, retained carbons of three letters, Janney's personal correspondence

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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One TLS, seven MS, two telegrams, two retained carbons of letters, the personal correspondence of Janney with friends and family, and hotel receipts

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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One TLS, sixty MS, one telegram, one retained carbon, and one postcard, the personal correspondence of Janney with friends and family

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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Two TLS, thirteen MS, eight retained carbons, Janney's personal correspondence

Manuscripts

mssJanney

Two MS, one telegram, two retained carbons, Janney's personal correspondence, and two check stubs

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One TLS, sixty MS, one telegram, one retained carbon, and one postcard, the personal correspondence of Janney with friends and family

Two TLS, thirteen MS, eight retained carbons, Janney's personal correspondence