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Series II. Operational records, 1918-2004
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Scope and Contents
The operational series records (1918-2004) consist of items relating to the physical operations of the Blue Diamond mine and milling activity. They also include mineral claims information with maps, photographs, and field survey books. There are several additional books related to general mining practices.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Blue Diamond Mine Corporate Records
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Photograph of ore cart track leading to headframe and ore chute, Round Mountain (Nev.), early 1900s
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Photograph of Ohio Tonopah Shaft, Tonopah (Nev.), early 1900s
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William McLeod interview, March 16, 1978: transcript
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On March 16, 1978, Valerie McLeod interviewed her father William Lee McLeod (b. January 31st, 1937 in Los Angeles, California) about his life in Las Vegas, Nevada. McLeod begins by speaking about his career as a contractor, the growth of Las Vegas and the city’s population. Moreover, he speaks about recreational activities such as riding motorcycles and exploring mines around Nevada. McLeod also spends time going over Indian reservations around Nevada and neighboring states, the Lost City in Nevada, boomtowns and ghost towns. Lastly, McLeod talks about the history of water and springs in the state of Nevada, what he would consider to be the Old Ranch and the stagecoaches that passed through Gold Point, Nevada.
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