Manuscripts

One TLS, twenty-two MS, and retained carbons of twenty-one letters, all correspondence of R K. Baker and 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: 1954-1957
Call number: mssJanney
Creator: Janney, John (1877-1967)(Opens in new tab)
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Two TLS, nineteen MS letters, retained carbons of nineteen letters, the correspondence of Richard K. Baker and John Janney, and a photograph of Tot Baker

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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One TLS and two retained carbons, Janney's correspondence with Robert Spilman

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mssJanney

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

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mssJanney

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TLS, seven MS, four retained carbons, one postcard, Janney's personal correspondence

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mssJanney

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Two TLS, eighteen MS, four retained carbons of letters, Janney's personal correspondence

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mssJanney

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One TLS, nine MS, two telegrams, and six retained carbons, correspondence of Alfred Bell and John Janney

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mssJanney

One TLS, twenty-two MS, and retained carbons of twenty-one letters, all correspondence of R K. Baker and John Janney

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