Diary, 1897.

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Diary, 1897.

Collection contains a diary kept by Robert Collier while he was general manager of the Bella Vista Mining and Milling Company, Los Quemados, Costa Rica. It begins January 1, 1897, and continues until May 16, 1897, when Collier arrived in Denver, Colorado. There are also entries for November 10 and 11, 1897. The entries are often long and contain information about the work done in the mine and about Collier's life and colleagues. Collier also recorded daily thermometer readings.

.25 cubic ft. (1 box)

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Collier, R. P. (Robert Porrett), Baron Monkswell, 1817-1886

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Robert B. Collier was a mining engineer. After working in Costa Rica, he moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was employed by the Hassell Iron Works Company. From the description of Diary, 1897. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 46837474 British judge, writer and amateur landscape painter. From the description of Letters received, ca. 1879-1901. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 77815508 ...

Bella Vista Mining and Milling Company.

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