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Metadata
Catalog number |
2014.2.279 |
Object Name |
Manuscript |
Description |
Manuscript used by Jimmie Schneider in preparation for writing his book: "Quicksilver: The Complete History of Santa Clara County's New Almaden Mine." 8 pages. Title is "Both Music and Gold". This chapter tells the history of the Randol Shaft from 1876 to 1885. By 1883 the Randol reached its "Golden glory". In September the production was 3,101 flasks of quicksilver. The title of this Chapter refers to the sound of bells on the horse teams (music) and abundance of quicksilver (gold). |
People |
Schneider, Jimmie Grey, Captain Randol, James Butterworth Mathews, Captain Mitchell, Billy (William) |
Cataloged by |
Tanner, Marvin |
Collection |
Perham 2 |