Watson Van Etten Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: 2001-10

Scope and Contents

Collection contains 24 diaries of experiences of a Watson Van Etten as a miner and prospector in California and Nevada from 1891-1920.

Dates

  • 1891-1920

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unprocessed collection is open for research. Advanced notice is required; contact staff to schedule access. Materials must be used onsite. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law or special donor agreement.

Biographical Note

Watson Van Etten was a professional miner and prospector in California and Nevada in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Watson Van Etten was a professional miner and prospector in California and Nevada in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Collection contains 24 diaries of experiences of a Watson Van Etten as a miner and prospector in California and Nevada from 1891-1920.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Holabird Americana in 2000.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Inventory to the Watson Van Etten Diaries
Status
Unprocessed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

https://library.unr.edu/SpeColl
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