Mackay, Fair, Flood, and O'Brien

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Dates:
Active 1862
Active 1890

Biographical notes:

Also known as the "Bonanza Firm"; business partnership of John W. Mackay (1831-1902), James G. Fair (1831-1894), James C. Flood (1826-1889), and William S. O'Brien (1826-1878), which owned the most important mines and mills and supporting business enterprises, on Nevada's Comstock Lode during the 1870s and 1880s.

From the description of Mackay, Fair, Flood, and O'Brien records, 1862-1890. (Nevada State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 166428947

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Subjects:

  • Mines and mineral resources
  • Mining corporations

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Nevada--Comstock Lode (as recorded)
  • Comstock Lode (as recorded)
  • West (U.S.) (as recorded)
  • Comstock Lode (Nev.) (as recorded)