Collection: General description and report on the Comstock vein

Scope and Contents

Detailed report by C.A. Luckhardt to R.W. Raymond of New York, possibly commissioned by Adolf Sutro, on the history, physical properties, and future of the Comstock Lode of Nevada. Included is a list of Comstock mines and the length of their claims.

Dates

September 20, 1868

Creator

Luckhardt, C. A. (Person)

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

Mining engineer.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (21 pages)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

C. A. Luckhardt was a mining engineer. Collection contains a detailed report by Luckhardt to R.W. Raymond of New York, possibly commissioned by Adolf Sutro, on the history, physical properties, and future of the Comstock Lode of Nevada on September 20, 1868.