Exploration opportunities of the north end of the Comstock Lode, report and maps
Scope and Contents
This report includes an historical sketch of the Comstock Lode at Virginia City, Nevada; production history of the Consolidated Virginia Mine; geology; previous exploration; and opportunities for exploration. Accompanying the report are original maps compiled by Kendall showing underground workings of the Consolidated Virginia, California, Ophir, and Mexican claims, and a map of the Consolidated Virginia 500 level in relation to the Ophir and Big Bonanza veins.
Dates
- 1950-1952; 1968
Creator
- Kendall, Robert Eli, 1923- (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
Mining engineer and graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Mackay School of Mines.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (28 items)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This report includes an historical sketch of the Comstock Lode at Virginia City, Nevada; production history of the Consolidated Virginia Mine; geology; previous exploration; and opportunities for exploration. Created by graduate engineer student, Robert Eli Kendall, between 1950-1952; 1968.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Report and maps, Robert E. Kendall, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, Gift, 05/16/91, 91-46.
Creator
- Kendall, Robert Eli, 1923- (Person)
- Title
- Exploration opportunities of the north end of the Comstock Lode, report and maps
- 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
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