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Spencer family papers, 1866-1945.
BANC MSS C-B 867LOCAL
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Title:
Spencer family papers, 1866-1945Creator/Contributor:
Spencer family., creatorAbstract:
Contains legal, financial and land documents, mostly relating to the Queen Bee Mining Company, as well as business and family
correspondence. Also includes Garner Spencer's patent for a two cycle engine and ephemera.
Date:
1866 (issued)Subject:
Spencer family -- ArchivesQueen Bee Mining Company -- Archives
Mines and mineral resources -- California -- Nevada County
Stocks -- California -- Nevada County
Nevada County (Calif.) -- Commerce
Note:
William K. Spencer and Dorcas James Spencer lived in and around San Francisco in the late 19th century. They had six children:
William (d. 1879), Gardner (1866-ca. 1945), Annie, Charles, Fred, and Franklin (d. ca. 1933). The Spencer's owned various
mining claims near Grass Valley, Calif., which they incorporated under the name Queen Bee Mining Company.
Physical Description:
print
1 box (0.4 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS C-B 867LOCAL