John William Mackay Receipt and Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: NC63

Scope and Contents

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

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.

Biographical Note

John William Mackay was a silver miner who became one of the richest silver barons in Nevada's Comstock Lode.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (2 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Receipt and letter donated by the Mackay family.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the John William Mackay Receipt and Correspondence
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

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

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