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Ophir Silver Mining Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC56
Abstract

The first discovery of precious minerals in the Comstock Mining District, Virginia City, Nevada, was made on what was to become the Ophir Silver Mining claim. Collection contains daily, weekly, and annual reports, 1879-1920; letters, 1874-1913; payroll, 1879-1884; cash books, 1882-1911 abstract of title of the company's real estate and miscellaneous other business records, 1878-1906.

Dates: 1860-1935; Majority of material found within 1877-1900

Tonopah, Nevada, mining claims

 Collection
Identifier: 98-21
Abstract

Map of mining claims in Tonopah, Nevada. Shown prominently are claims for Tonopah Extension Mining Company, Tonopah Midway Mining Company, Montana-Tonopah Mining Company, Golden Crown Mining Company and many others.

Dates: 19-