The Donovan Mill

 Collection
Identifier: 85-14

Scope and Contents

Donovan Mill in Silver City, Nevada, was the first cyanide process mill established on the Comstock; this survey recounts the mill's history and provides a physical description of the plant and its operations.

Dates

  • 1980

Creator

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

Rebecca Herbst was the research/author for the National Architectural and Engineering Record project which surveyed mining and milling sites in Nevada.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (10 leaves)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Donovan Mill in Silver City, Nevada, was the first cyanide process mill established on the Comstock; this survey recounts the mill's history and provides a physical description of the plant and its operations in 1980.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Allan Comp on July 30, 1985.

Title
Guide to The Donovan Mill
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

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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