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Nevada Railroads Collection
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Description
Materials related to railroads built in Nevada and eastern California in connection with the Comstock Lode in Virginia City,
Nevada, and other mining booms in Nevada and California.
Background
Among the great names produced by Nevada's Comstock Lode are Adolph Sutro, Virginia & Truckee and the ring (William C. Ralston,
Darius O. Mills and William Sharon) who owned the Bank of California. Sharon was the bank's representative in the Comstock.
Ralston was the power behind the bank although he assumed only the modest title of cashier.
Extent
10 Linear Feet
(18 boxes,15 volumes, 6 oversize maps)
Approximately 9000 pieces
Restrictions
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nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
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information.