Manuscripts

Eight TLS, two MS, Progress Report, three intra-company notes, one form letter, a postcard, and two copies of a Mining Deed

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: 1949-1950
Call number: mssJanney
Creator: Janney, John (1877-1967)(Opens in new tab)
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Eighteen TLS, two MS, eight telegrams, and retained carbons of twenty-three letters

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

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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One TLS, eight MS, one telegram, three retained carbons, one postcard, and an Ely Valley Mine Expense sheet, Janney's personal correspondence and expense information

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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Twenty-three TL many signed, seventeen MS, one telegram, three retained carbons, and two postcards. Janney's personal letters and letters regarding business and production at the mine

Manuscripts

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

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Three TLS, nine MS, retained carbons of two letters two postcards and a photo card, all personal correspondence with John Janney, a quit claim deed, four photographs, and hotel bills

Manuscripts

mssJanney

Eight TLS, two MS, Progress Report, three intra-company notes, one form letter, a postcard, and two copies of a Mining Deed

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Eighteen TLS, two MS, eight telegrams, and retained carbons of twenty-three letters

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

One TLS, eight MS, one telegram, three retained carbons, one postcard, and an Ely Valley Mine Expense sheet, Janney's personal correspondence and expense information

Twenty-three TL many signed, seventeen MS, one telegram, three retained carbons, and two postcards. Janney's personal letters and letters regarding business and production at the mine

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

Three TLS, nine MS, retained carbons of two letters two postcards and a photo card, all personal correspondence with John Janney, a quit claim deed, four photographs, and hotel bills