Manuscripts

Four TLS and twenty MS. Janney's personal correspondence

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: 1950-1954
Call number: mssJanney
Creator: Janney, John (1877-1967)(Opens in new tab)
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Two TLS, eighteen MS, four retained carbons of letters, Janney's personal correspondence

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

Manuscripts

mssJanney

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Three TLS, twenty-four MS, five retained carbons, Janney's personal correspondence with family and friends. Also, miscellaneous receipts

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mssJanney

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Six TLS, nineteen MS, four retained carbons, personal correspondence of Janney, and three pages of MS notes

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

Manuscripts

mssJanney

Four TLS and twenty MS. Janney's personal correspondence

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