Sheep Ranch Mine collection, 1918-1939.

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Sheep Ranch Mine collection, 1918-1939.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35446178

Consists of reports, notes and correspondence pertaining to activity at Sheep Ranch Mine, Calaveras County, Calif. (1918-1939). Also includes report of Best and Belcher Gold and Silver Mining Company, San Andreas, Calif.

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University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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Best and Belcher Gold and Silver Mining Company (San Andreas, Calif.)

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Sheep Ranch Mine (Calaveras County, Calif.)

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Sheep Ranch Mine one of major gold producers in southern Mother Lode (1918-1939). Deposits on Ranch were not discovered until 1866. Principal mine, of which George Hearst was one of partners (1874-1893), reportedly produced $4 million in gold during years of Hearst's involvement. Mine worked intermittently in early 20th century, producing about $3 million dollars by 1942. From the description of Sheep Ranch Mine collection, 1918-1939. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: ...