Incoming correspondence (from within Colorado), A-F 1871-1879.

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Smith, J. Alden, 1830-1896. Incoming correspondence (from within Colorado), A-F 1871-1879.

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Incoming correspondence (from within Colorado), A-F 1871-1879.

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Abstract

Smith corresponded with geologists and exchanged mineral samples with various people. He also corresponded about his mining ventures with Noble Gold Mining Company and American Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company, and about mining equipment and processes with various people. Correspondents are from Denver, Central City, Boulder, and Spanish Bar. Some of the correspondence was written to Smith in his capacity as State Geologist, or while he had his own business in Denver evaluating mining properties.

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14 items.

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Boulder Public Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7454096

Boulder Public Library

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