Before the Comstock

Collection

Identifier: 83-12

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Typescript of an account of Dolman's trip across the continent to Nevada in 1852, his mining ventures in Nevada from 1857-1868, and law and order in a mining frontier.

Dates

1852-1868

Creator

Dolman, William Hickman, 1830-1913 (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

Nevada miner and first quartz mining recorder of the Columbia District [Comstock region] of western Nevada.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (39 leaves)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Typescript of an account of Dolman's trip across the continent to Nevada in 1852, his mining ventures in Nevada from 1857-1868, and law and order in a mining frontier.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Annie Dolman Inskeep in January 1983.

Bibliographic References

Hutcheson, Austin E., ed. Before the Comstock, 1857-1858: memoirs of William Hickman Dolman. Reno: University of Nevada-Reno, 1947. Reprinted from New Mexico historical review, July 1947.