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Jackson, David Howell, 1833-1925

Colonel David Howell Jackson, born on December 8, 1833 in Ohio, most famously served as manager of the Comstock Mining Company. He was superintendent of various other mining companies such as the Holmes Mining Company and vice president of the North Tonopah Gold Mining Company. He retired to Southern California and passed away on January 30, 1925.

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Andress, Donna, 1925-

Donna Hanley Andress arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the early 1930s with her mother Clarabelle Decker who taught at the Las Vegas Grammar School. In 1944 she married Clyde Gail Andress and, except for relocations due to military service in World War Two, remained an active citizen of Las Vegas until retiring to Nelson, Nevada, in 1987. Donna volunteered to serve in a number of community organizations, principally the Service League, the forerunner of the Junior League of Las Vegas.

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Pacific States Mining and Milling Company / Tonopah Kawich Mining and Milling Company correspondence and receipts

Date

1904 to 1925

Description

From the Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill Papers on Nevada Mining (MS-00570).

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Letter from Charles R. Iverson to R. T. Walker, April 25, 1918

Date

1918-04-25

Description

Letter in response to an employment opening at the Techatticup Mine.

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Letter from Pacific Audit & System Company to R. T. Walker, April 25, 1918

Date

1918-04-25

Description

Letter inquires if a potential employee reported to the mining camp for work.

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Letter from J. Ross Clark to H. Hawgood, March 10, 1903

Date

1903-03-10

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Description

Letter discusses the value of Las Vegas. Clark states that Las Vegas would make a good head-quarters for the Engineering and Construction Department and can provide produce for nearby markets.

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