John Howard Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: 93-37

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Howard writes to A.J. Robinson in Santa Clara County, California, about the mining prospects near Weaverville, California, and around National, Nevada. He discusses highgrading [stealing of ore by miners] and mine owners' efforts to combat the practice, speculates on the future of the Owens Valley (California), and mentions that Los Angeles real estate men "are the hardest in the world to compete with."

Dates

September 18, 1910

Creator

Howard, John (Miner) (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

John Howard was a gold miner in National, Nevada, and Weaverville, California.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (2 leaves)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John Howard was a gold miner in National, Nevada, and Weaverville, California. Howard writes to A.J. Robinson in Santa Clara County, California, about the mining prospects near Weaverville, California, and around National, Nevada. Letter from September 18, 1910.