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Gold Mining

National Museum of Natural History

Object Details

sova.naa.2010-28_ref1639
GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw31d12a2cb-9208-4139-934e-d1e38cdfa70f
Collection Creator
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
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Edward S. Curtis papers and photographs
Sponsor
Processing and digitization of parts of this collection was supported by funding from the Smithsonian Women's Committee and the Small Research Grants program of the National Museum of Natural History.
Extent
.5 Linear feet
Date
1938-1950
Archival Repository
National Anthropological Archives
Identifier
NAA.2010-28, Series 7
Type
Archival materials
Arrangement
The materials in series 7 is arranged chronologically with photographs and drawings listed at the end.
Collection Rights
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Scope and Contents
The Gold Mining series contains material related to Curtis's gold mining interests. Included is correspondence (the bulk of which is to Curtis's son Harold), pertaining to mining leases and mining on the Wabena River, and letters, photographs, and other items relating to a concentrator invented by Curtis for separating fine gold from placer tailings.
Collection Restrictions
Viewing of the photographic negatives and transparencies requires advance notice and the permission of the Photo Archivist. Access to the Edward S. Curtis papers and photographs requires an appointment.
NAA.2010-28_ref1639
Large EAD
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw31d12a2cb-9208-4139-934e-d1e38cdfa70f
NAA.2010-28
NAA
Record ID
ebl-1569600215629-1569600215717-0

  • Edward S. Curtis papers and photographs


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