Manuscripts

Two TLS, eleven MS, Janney's personal correspondence from family and friends, and a few hotel bills

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: 1947
Call number: mssJanney
Creator: Janney, John (1877-1967)(Opens in new tab)
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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

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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Eighteen MS, personal correspondence to Janney, and hotel bills

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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One TLS, eleven MS, one telegram, and one retained carbon, the personal correspondence of Janney with friends and family. Also, miscellaneous receipts

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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Eight TLS, five MS, two photographs, Janney's personal correspondence and a few letters regarding the mill

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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Four TLS, fifteen MS, retained carbons fourteen letters, two postcards, an issue of Il Commercio, hotel bills, and three photographs, John Janney's personal; correspondence with friends and family

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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Eleven TS letters, most signed, three MS, and two postcards, all personal correspondence to John Janney from friends and family

Manuscripts

mssJanney

Two TLS, eleven MS, Janney's personal correspondence from family and friends, and a few hotel bills

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Eight TLS, five MS, two photographs, Janney's personal correspondence and a few letters regarding the mill

Four TLS, fifteen MS, retained carbons fourteen letters, two postcards, an issue of Il Commercio, hotel bills, and three photographs, John Janney's personal; correspondence with friends and family

Eleven TS letters, most signed, three MS, and two postcards, all personal correspondence to John Janney from friends and family