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Mines and mineral resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Isabel Higbee and Sylvia Manzanares, 2005 February 18, 2006 August 5

 Item
Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-19
Abstract

Interview with Isabel Higbee and Sylvia Manzanares from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.

Dates: 2005 February 18; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Oral History Interview with James G. Wark, 1985 June 11, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-003
Abstract

James G. Wark started in the CF&I mining department in 1958 and became a manager of mines on January 1, 1980. Wark then became the head of Evergreen Resources, a subsidiary of CF&I,which sold off chunks of CF&I property in the 1970s.

Dates: 1985 June 11; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Mildred Sweet, 1981 July 16

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Identifier: B098.01.0003.00065
Abstract "Mildred (nee Lewin) Sweet discusses her parents’ early days in Colorado, first in Leadville, then Salida, and finally Denver. She describes the many ventures that her father was involved in while in Denver, for example, the liquor store business and his many ventures in the amusement park business in western Denver, including Lakeside Amusement Park. She relates memories of her childhood and growing up in the privileged lifestyle that her father created for his family. She recounts her...
Dates: 1981 July 16

Ore Sorting House at the Continental Chief Mine in Leadville, Colorado, between 1889-1892

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Identifier: M353.0001.00026
Abstract

A photograph of miners inside the ore sorting house at the Continental Chief Mine in Leadville, Colorado.

Dates: between 1889-1892

Philip J. Ragooland and Governor Shoup, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00021
Abstract

Philip J. Ragooland poses with Governor Oliver Shoup in front of an unidentified building.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Philip J. Ragooland and Governor Shoup, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00023
Abstract

Philip J. Ragooland poses with Governor Shoup in front of an unidentified building.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Philip J. Ragooland at the Saratoga Mine, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00013
Abstract

Philip J. Ragooland and two unidentified men next to the Saratoga Mine. The mine was owned by Philip J. Ragooland and was located in Gilpin County, Colorado.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Philip J. Ragooland at Unidentified Mine, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00020
Abstract

Philip J. Ragooland poses with mining equipment at an unidentified mine in Colorado in which he had an interest.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Philip J. Ragooland Pans for Gold with Two Unidentified Men, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00024
Abstract

Philip J. Ragooland of the Saratoga Mines Company pans for gold with two unidentified men.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Philip J. Ragooland Poses with a Group of Unidentified Men, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00015
Abstract

Philip J. Ragooland and a group of unidentified men pose for a photograph in front of an automobile. These men may have been employees of the Saratoga Mines Company.

Dates: between 1920-1940