Early events in Idaho, 1879.

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Early events in Idaho, 1879.

Dictation of Henry Maize, with information on his journey to California, 1850; mining at Park's Bar on the Yuba; to Idaho, 1862; diggings on the Salmon River, in the Boise Basin, and on Jordan Creek in Owyhee County; remarks on beginnings of Booneville, Ruby City, and Silver City; killing of Jordan by Indians; the diamond excitement, 1864-1865; various Owyhee County mines; Elk City in Nez Perce County, and Oro Fino and Pierce City in Shoshone County.

Originals : 12 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (13 frames) : negative (Rich. 113:11-12) and positive.

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