Marion S. Fisher Papers
Scope and Contents
The Marion S. Fisher Papers contains materials related to the purchase, development, and operation by Fisher of the Bootstrap Mine in Elko County, Nevada, and its eventual sale to Newmont Mining Corporation. Included are a history of the mine's development by Fisher; photos; and legal files consisting of correspondence, agreements, leases, deeds, and escrow instructions.
Dates
- 1955-1973
Creator
- Fisher, Marion S., 1904- (Person)
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.
Biographical Note
Marion S. Fisher was a businessman, civic leader, and miner in Battle Mountain, Nevada.
Extent
0.41 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Marion S. Fisher was a businessman, civic leader, and miner in Battle Mountain, Nevada. The collection includes materials related to the purchase, development, and operation by Fisher of the Bootstrap Mine in Elko County, Nevada, and its eventual sale to Newmont Mining Corporation.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Marion S. Fisher in 1989.
Separated Materials
Photographs transferred to the Special Collections Department photo archive as collection number UNRS-P1989-21.
Creator
- Fisher, Marion S., 1904- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Marion S. Fisher Papers
- 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
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
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