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Legal and business papers: indentures, deeds; receipts, bills; mining; clippings


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    Legal and business papers

    Manuscripts

    The collection consists of letters and documents related to the life and interests of Henry Harrison Markham. Subjects include: political trends in California, the California gubernatorial campaign of 1890, the 1896 election of President McKinley, and mining in California and Arizona (including some deeds of mining claims and reports). Persons represented in the collection include: Charles Frederick Holder (6 pieces), Henry Harrison Markham (84 pieces), Harrison Gray Otis (20 pieces) and Lorenzo Sawyer (1 piece).

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    Miscellaneous personal and business papers

    Manuscripts

    The collection consists of letters and documents related to the life and interests of Henry Harrison Markham. Subjects include: political trends in California, the California gubernatorial campaign of 1890, the 1896 election of President McKinley, and mining in California and Arizona (including some deeds of mining claims and reports). Persons represented in the collection include: Charles Frederick Holder (6 pieces), Henry Harrison Markham (84 pieces), Harrison Gray Otis (20 pieces) and Lorenzo Sawyer (1 piece).

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    Miscellaneous personal and business papers: Incomplete letters; notes and memoranda; telegrams; letters of recommendation, etc

    Manuscripts

    The collection consists of letters and documents related to the life and interests of Henry Harrison Markham. Subjects include: political trends in California, the California gubernatorial campaign of 1890, the 1896 election of President McKinley, and mining in California and Arizona (including some deeds of mining claims and reports). Persons represented in the collection include: Charles Frederick Holder (6 pieces), Henry Harrison Markham (84 pieces), Harrison Gray Otis (20 pieces) and Lorenzo Sawyer (1 piece).

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    Henry Harrison Markham Papers

    Manuscripts

    This collection consists of letters and documents related to the life and interests of Henry H. Markham. These papers deal mainly with the politics of the late 1800s, but include many from his files, dealing with mining and his other business interests. Subjects include: political trends in California, the California gubernatorial campaign of 1890, the 1896 election of President McKinley, and mining in California and Arizona (including some deeds of mining claims and reports). Persons represented in the collection include: Charles Frederick Holder (6 pieces), Henry Harrison Markham (84 pieces), Harrison Gray Otis (20 pieces) and Lorenzo Sawyer (1 piece). Some notable items include: Davis, John F. Letters concerning presidential election of 1896. April 2 - Nov. 5, 1896. Dougherty, O. R. Letter to Markham concerning possible change in location of Pasadena Post Office. Dec. 9, 1885. Fording, T. J. Letter regarding the silver question. Jan. 11, 1886. Jones, John W. Letter to H. H. Markham commenting on and enclosing a clipping relating to the part Senator Stanford took in the California campaign of 1890. Nov. 10, 1890. Otis, Harrison Gray. Letters to H. H. Markham relating to political conditions and current affairs. Jan. 6, 1885 to April 13, 1897. Sawyer, Lorenzo. Letter concerning bill to create U. S. Court known as Southern District of California. Jan 24, 1886. Smith, George Hugh. Letter also concerning above-mentioned bill. Jan. 14, 1886. Letters of the following concerning Railroad Strike of 1894. California. Adjutant-General's Office. Sept. 8, 1894 Dickinson. John H. Aug. 30, 1894 Dimond, William H. Aug. 29, 1894 Sheehan, T. W. Aug. 30, 1894 Smedberg, W. R. c. 1894 Mining matters: Clancy, William. Dec. 6, 1881 - June 19, 1882. (8 pcs.) Smith, Gardner H. Jan. 16 - Dec. 23, 1897. (7 pcs.) Thompson, M. J. Mar. 25 - May 25, 1897. (4 pcs.)

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    Ely Valley Mines business correspondence; Senate Bills and Mining Deed

    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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    Correspondence

    Manuscripts

    The collection consists of letters and documents related to the life and interests of Henry Harrison Markham. Subjects include: political trends in California, the California gubernatorial campaign of 1890, the 1896 election of President McKinley, and mining in California and Arizona (including some deeds of mining claims and reports). Persons represented in the collection include: Charles Frederick Holder (6 pieces), Henry Harrison Markham (84 pieces), Harrison Gray Otis (20 pieces) and Lorenzo Sawyer (1 piece).

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