Florence Mack Quicksilver Mining Co. Ledgers, 1905-1908

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Collection context

Summary

Title:
Florence Mack Quicksilver Mining Co. Ledgers
Dates:
1905-1908
Creators:
Florence Mack Quicksilver Mining Co.
Abstract:
Extent:
2 ledgers (1 linear foot)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Florence Mack Quicksilver Mining Co. Ledgers. History San Jose Research Library

Background

Scope and content:

Two accounting ledgers of cash receipts and disbursements, 1905-1908, for the Florence Mack Quicksilver Mining Co.

Biographical / historical:

The Florence Mack Quicksilver Mining Co. was organized in 1905 at Hanford, to work a quicksilver mine about 7 miles south of the New Idria mine. The directors were William Thompson, G. E., W. S., and J. O. Barton, and N. Wolfsgale. (Engineering and Mining Journal, Volume 80, 1905)

Acquisition information:
Donated to History San Jose in 2004.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Mercury mines and mining
Places:
San Benito County (Calif.)

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by History San Jose Research Library staff.
Date Prepared:
1905-1908
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.

Terms of access:

Contact the Curator of Library & Archives for information on reproduction and publication.

Preferred citation:

Florence Mack Quicksilver Mining Co. Ledgers. History San Jose Research Library

Location of this collection:
1661 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112, US
Contact:
(408) 287-2290