Mines and mineral resources -- Nevada

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 171 Collections and/or Records:

Frank W. Royer Letter

 Collection
Identifier: NC742
Abstract

Letter to Frank M. Manson of Reno, Nevada, about interests in the Hamburg Mine at Eureka, and analysis of rock from northern Nevada for rare metals and from the Comstock Lode for silver.

Dates: November 25, 1919

Articles of Incorporation for Santa Ysabel Consolidated Mining and Milling Company

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Identifier: 89-104
Abstract

Articles list purposes of the organization, names of stockholders and amounts of stock owned. The collection contains material from January 6, 1922 created by the Santa Ysabel Consolidated Mining and Milling Company.

Dates: January 6, 1922

Savage Mining Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC62
Abstract

Part of the Middle Mines of the Comstock Lode, the 800 foot Savage Mine was staked in 1859 by A. O. and L. C. Savage and others. Contains records of mining operations, including annual reports, 1871-1874 and 1901-1917; assessment of shares, 1877-1882; records of bullion shipped to San Francisco, 1868; and account books, 1883-1884 and 1915-1920.

Dates: 1864-1920

Frederick Sommer Schmidt Papers

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Identifier: NC1422
Abstract

Frederick Sommer Schmidt (1881-1986) was a mining engineer who worked for the Nevada Consolidated Copper Company in Ely, Nevada. The collection includes biographical information about Schmidt and his article "Early Days at the Nevada Consolidated Copper Company, Ely, Nevada," written in 1949.

Dates: 1949-2022; Majority of material found within 1949-1958

Land patent application for Scorpion Mining Company for Alice, Lauren, and Ray Lode Claims

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Identifier: NC217
Abstract

Application of the Scorpion Mining Co. for a land patent for the Alice, Lauren, and Ray Lode Claims, Virginia Mining District, Nevada. The collection contains material from 1894-1943 created by the Scorpion Mining Company.

Dates: 1894-1943

Andrew H. Scott Papers

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Identifier: 89-33
Abstract

Andrew H. Scott (1888-?) was a Nevada mineral assayer from Rochester and Lovelock, Nevada. He also served in World War I, was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux, and Knights of Pythis. The collection includes Scott's business and personal papers which document his business, fraternal activities, and mining interests.

Dates: circa 1907-1979

Shoshone Polaris Mining Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: 90-07
Abstract

Included are minutes, articles of incorporation, financial statements, names of stockholders, and reports. The collection contains material from 1905-1910 created by the Shoshone Polaris Mining Company.

Dates: 1905-1910

Sierra Club, Toiyabe Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: 87-04
Abstract The Toiyabe Chapter is a regional chapter of the Sierra Club, a California-based national organization devoted to preserving nature for future generations. The Toiyabe Chapter was organized in 1957 and originally included Nevada, California east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and north of San Bernardino and Kern Counties, and parts of the state of Utah. The collection contains records created or collected by the Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club related to the environment, its use, and its...
Dates: 1924-2018

Sierra Nevada Silver Mining Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC58
Abstract

Part of the "North End" mines of the Comstock Lode, the Sierra Nevada Silver Mine was staked in 1859, was 3550 feet long, and was mined for substantial amounts of gold as well as silver. The majority of the records, 1861-1926, are regarding the annual reports made by the company. Also included are correspondence in the form of letterpress copy books, and cash books, which record accounts for the company.

Dates: 1861-1926

Silver City Gold and Silver Mining Company Report

 Collection
Identifier: NC190
Abstract

Report by J. H. G. Wolf describes the general history and location of the mine, geology, other mines and claims in the vicinity, amount of ore previously mined, support facilities available, and summary.

Dates: December 1, 1908