Manuscripts

Eleven weekly reports from James Hulse and six from Charlie Wilson to John Janney

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: 1948
Call number: mssJanney
Creator: Janney, John (1877-1967)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Serendipity Books, July 1999.
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Thirty-one weekly reports of the Mechanical Department from Charlie Wilson. Two requisitions for supplies. Five TLS to Janney, and Bill For The Encouragement of Mineral Development and Conservation

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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