Loose paper
by Author Unknown.
MINING PROSPECTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA [Manuscript], c. 1900
Four pages of manuscript describing mineral deposits and potential railroad development in Southern California mining regions, numbered [1]-4. No date, but likely early 20th century based on content. 8 x 5 inches, written in a neat cursive hand on unruled paper, the verso of stationary with Hotel Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Calif. letterhead.
A detailed report on mining prospects in several Southern California locations, with particular focus on the Ballarat, Wild Rose Canyon, and Panamint Valley areas. The anonymous author provides specific information on mineral deposits including antimony, silver, gold, galena, and copper. Of particular interest are descriptions of the "Le Moigne group of mines" and references to "the Scotch Barons" being interested in copper deposits.
The manuscript emphasizes the potential for railroad development to open up these mining regions, noting that a "R.R. extended to the north end of the Panamint valley...would command all the business of the Saline valley, the Lee district and the Darwin district and enable them to open up these properties."
The level of detail suggests the author had firsthand knowledge of the area and its mineral resources. An intriguing primary source document on turn-of-the-century mining in Southern California, providing insight into the economic aspirations and development plans for the region during this period.
Condition: Light toning and minor edge wear, but overall very good. Writtenin pencil, the text remains clear and legible throughout. (Inventory #: ABAA09a)
Four pages of manuscript describing mineral deposits and potential railroad development in Southern California mining regions, numbered [1]-4. No date, but likely early 20th century based on content. 8 x 5 inches, written in a neat cursive hand on unruled paper, the verso of stationary with Hotel Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Calif. letterhead.
A detailed report on mining prospects in several Southern California locations, with particular focus on the Ballarat, Wild Rose Canyon, and Panamint Valley areas. The anonymous author provides specific information on mineral deposits including antimony, silver, gold, galena, and copper. Of particular interest are descriptions of the "Le Moigne group of mines" and references to "the Scotch Barons" being interested in copper deposits.
The manuscript emphasizes the potential for railroad development to open up these mining regions, noting that a "R.R. extended to the north end of the Panamint valley...would command all the business of the Saline valley, the Lee district and the Darwin district and enable them to open up these properties."
The level of detail suggests the author had firsthand knowledge of the area and its mineral resources. An intriguing primary source document on turn-of-the-century mining in Southern California, providing insight into the economic aspirations and development plans for the region during this period.
Condition: Light toning and minor edge wear, but overall very good. Writtenin pencil, the text remains clear and legible throughout. (Inventory #: ABAA09a)
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