Franklin Harding letter to E.S. Giles

 Collection
Identifier: 92-04

Scope and Contents

Harding's letter to E.S. Giles in Goldfield, Nevada, discussed his unsuccessful Nevada mining ventures and several books he proposed to write, including one called "Divorcing and gambling in Reno."

Dates

  • July 8, 1935

Creator

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

Franklin Harding was a Nevada miner, speculator, and would-be author who was living in Topaz, California at the time he wrote this letter. Harding was involved in an earlier mining venture (ca 1906) called Interstate Mining and Investment Company.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Franklin Harding was a Nevada miner, speculator, and would-be author who was living in Topaz, California at the time he wrote this letter on July 8, 1935. Harding's letter to E.S. Giles in Goldfield, Nevada, discussed his unsuccessful Nevada mining ventures and several books he proposed to write.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Letter, Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA 95814, Purchase, 02/24/92, 92-04

Title
Guide to the Franklin Harding letter to E.S. Giles
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

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