John William Mackay Receipt and Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: NC63
Receipt from Tiffany and Company of New York for fabrication of a large silver service, accompanied by a letter acknowledging receipt of a bar of silver for use in the silver service.
Dates
- 1879
Creator
- Mackay, John William (Person)
Restrictions on 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.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (2 items)
Abstract
John William Mackay was a silver miner who became one of the richest silver barons in Nevada's Comstock Lode. Receipt from Tiffany and Company of New York for fabrication of a large silver service, accompanied by a letter acknowledging receipt of a bar of silver for use in the silver service, 1879.
Biographical Note
John William Mackay was a silver miner who became one of the richest silver barons in Nevada's Comstock Lode.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Receipt and letter donated by the Mackay family.
Creator
- Mackay, John William (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the John William Mackay Receipt and Correspondence
- Status
- completed
- Description rules
- dacs
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu