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Photograph of workers moving mining machines, (Mex.), May 1911

Date

1911-05

Description

Workers use cattle, horses, and covered wagons to haul mining machinery to the mines. Taken by Henry M. Corliss.

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Photograph of Dorothy Dorothy and Matt Kusic in Johnnie (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Dorothy Dorothy and her friend Matt Kusic at his house in Johnnie. His home was located just above the Dorothy Pahrump Ranch. ""D.D. and Matt Kusick by one of the old ruins at Congress Mine nearby Johnnie. Matt begged for the hospital at Tonopah to let him come home and die (year: 195-) of cancer." [Identified by Dorothy Dorothy 11-1-84]

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Photograph of movie filming in Tonopah (Nev.), October 27, 1931

Date

1931-10-27

Description

Movie crew filming off Tonopah Road near the base of Sheep Mountain in October of 1931. Note with photo says: "Taking a break during filming. Man seated at table is actor John Boles." W. A .Davis. See pho023271, Image 0123 0171 for another photo.

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Photograph of miners for movie production, Tonopah (Nev.), October 27, 1931

Date

1931-10-27

Description

Miners' camp at base of Sheep Mountain where move crew is taking a lunch break during filming. (Oct. 27, 1931) Note with image reads "The five men on the left were miners, and next to them is Charlie Mason (movie producer), his wife, John Boles on right holding pick, and another woman. John Boles was a popular leading man in the 1930s and 1940s."

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Photograph of miner's monument, Kingman Wash (Ariz.), circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Miner's monument for Joseph Herber Richards at Kingman Wash. He died June 18, 1917 and had previously owned the mine at Sheep Mountain. Note reads: "He died in Kingman Wash, 300 yards from Colorado River. His miners pick is imbedded in the cement." - W. A. Davis, April 1992.

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Unidentified Mt. Diablo workers, Pickhandle Gulch, image 002: photographic print

Date

1880 (year approximate) to 1915 (year approximate)

Description

"Mt. Diablo miners: 35 men, 2 dogs; Pickhandle Gulch." Stamp on back of photo reads: "Jas. H. Crockwell, travelling photogprapher. Viewing a specialty. Negatives preserved. Duplictes at any time. Alaways address. Salt Lake City, Utah."

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Unidentified Mt. Diablo workers: photographic print

Date

1880 (year approximate) to 1915 (year approximate)

Description

"Mt. Diablo M & M Co. Sodaville milkmen" In the front row, the 3rd from the right, is William May. He was identified by Mrs. Rosella Warren (Jack) of Henderson, NV. The stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Jas. H. Crockwell, travelling photogprapher. Viewing a specialty. Negatives preserved. Duplictes at any time. Alaways address. Salt Lake City, Utah."

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Photograph of gold bullion bars, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Nineteen gold bullion bars are stacked atop one another for a photo. Inscription below reads: "Nineteen gold bullion bars having a value of more than $450,000 and taken from one of the Goldfield mines in its boom days are enough to excite anyone. These were the genuine article. Even to Goldfielders they created a sensation. It is every prospector's dream."

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Letter from C. A. Earle Rinker to his mother, July 26, 1907

Date

1907-07-26

Archival Collection

Description

Letter from C. A. Earle Rinker to his mother, July 26, 1907

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Letter from C. A. Earle Rinker to his mother August 21, 1907

Date

1907-08-21

Archival Collection

Description

Letter from C. A. Earle Rinker to his mother August 21, 1907

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