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Kenneth Rank - New Idria Mines Collection, 1867-1973.
02/28/91 T02/19/91 T
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Title:
Kenneth Rank - New Idria Mines Collection, 1867-1973Creator/Contributor:
Rank, Kenneth, creatorAbstract:
Correspondence, notes from interviews, foreman's notebook, geology and production reports, annual reports, maps, charts.
Date:
1867 (issued)Subject:
Mercury mines and mining -- California -- San Benito CountyNew Idria Mining Company (Calif.)
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Chief Geologist for New Idria Mining Company. Collected history and information about the mines in preparation for writing
a book. Mine discovered in 1851, federal patent applied for in 1868. Mine and town sold at auction in 1973.
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English
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