Rank, Kenneth

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Chief Geologist for New Idria Mining Company. Collected history and information about the mines in preparation for writing a book. Mine discovered in 1851, federal patent applied for in 1868. Mine and town sold at auction in 1973.

From the description of Kenneth Rank - New Idria Mines Collection, 1867-1973. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58745823

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Kenneth Rank was Chief Geologist for New Idria Mining Company. He collected history and information about the mines in preparation for writing a book. The mine was said to have been discovered in 1851, with state incorporation on January 27, 1858, and federal patent applied for in 1868. California Corporation status was forfeited on December 14, 1905. The mines and town were sold at auction in 1973.

From the guide to the Kenneth Rank-New Idria Mines Collection, (California State Library)

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creatorOf Rank, Kenneth. Kenneth Rank - New Idria Mines Collection, 1867-1973. California state library
creatorOf Kenneth Rank-New Idria Mines Collection California state library
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associatedWith New Idria Mining Company (Calif.) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
San Benito County (Calif.)
California--San Benito County
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Mercury mines and mining
Mercury mines and mining
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Active 1867

Active 1973

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