Union Mining District Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC34

Scope and Contents

The Union Mining District Record contains a record book "B" (1875-1882) that includes claim notices and minutes of annual miners' meetings; a register of affidavits and declarations of intentions (1893-1902) that includes proofs of labor performed to retain mining claims and declarations of intention to work mining claims.

Dates

  • 1875-1902

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Administrative History

The Union Mining District was located at Berlin, Nye County, Nevada.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box (2 volumes))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Union Mining District was located at Berlin, Nye County, Nevada. The collection contains mining record book "B" (1875-1882) includes claim notices and minutes of annual miners' meetings; register of affidavits and declarations of intentions (1893-1902), includes proofs of labor performed to retain mining claims and declarations of intention to work mining claims.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by filing date.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Sylvia Kane (Mrs. Jerry Kane) circa 1965.

Title
Guide to the Union Mining District Records
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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