John Sparks papers, 1904-1907.

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John Sparks papers, 1904-1907.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/166428697

Primarily personal business records, legal documents, and correspondence including letters and documents (1904-1907), relating to Sparks' involvement with the Nevada Amalgamated Mining, Milling and Leasing Company, which he served as president; printed autographed portrait (1904), bearing the caption "Our Next United States Senator/Governor John Sparks"; mimeographed letter (15 May 1907), addressed to the New Amsterdam Securities Company, in which Sparks attests to his confidence in the Nevada-Goldfield Mining, Milling and Smelting Company, of which he is president; and legal documents relating to the estate of H.H. Dake, who apparently was a creditor of Sparks.

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Nevada State Historical Society

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New Amsterdam Securities Company

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Sparks, John, 1843-1908

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Nevada rancher; mining company official; governor of Nevada (1903-1908). From the description of John Sparks papers, 1904-1907. (Nevada State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 166428697 "Honest John" Sparks was a native of Mississippi, born August 30,1843. Before coming to Nevada he embarked in the Cattle business in Texas and Wyoming. He became a rancher in Elko County and later bought the Alamo ranch near Reno where he lived during his term as governor. He was elect...

Nevada Amalgamated Mining, Milling, and Leasing Company

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Nevada-Goldfield Mining, Milling and Smelting Company

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Dake, H. H.

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