Mines and mineral resources -- California -- Bodie

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Belvidere Mining Company correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: NC323
Abstract

Progress reports from Holmes to Van Dyck Hubbard report on progress in sinking a shaft, assays of the ore, and machinery in use.

Dates: December 25, 1879-February 27, 1880
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Belvidere Mining Company correspondence

John I. Ginn Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: NC324
Abstract

This letter from Ginn to "Friend Keating" [R. P. Keating] on letterhead of the Daily and weekly Bodie standard newspaper describes a rich strike of gold ore at the Summit Mine in Bodie. Ginn confirms the strike and William Irwin's assessment of it (Irwin was superintendent of the Summit and the Standard, Bulwer, and Double Standard mines).

Dates: June 8, 1880
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / John I. Ginn Correspondence

D. F. Moore Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: NC325
Abstract

Moore's letter on stationery of the University Gold Mining Company of Bodie to R. P. Keating details his recent acquisition of two gold-bearing ledges in Bodie and describes their size and the conditions for working them.

Dates: June 4, 1881
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / D. F. Moore Correspondence

Savage Mining Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC1183
Abstract

Mining company in Bodie, California which was a subsidiary of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company of Nevada; also referred to as the East Savage Mining Company. Collection contains invoices from 1877 for work performed in the mine and for supplies from Bodie businesses, including Bryant and Company.

Dates: 1877
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Savage Mining Company Records