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Big Eight Group records

 Collection
Identifier: MG 323

Abstract

Alphabetically arranged file containing correspondence regarding assessment work, leases, and management of a lead-silver mine near Troy, Montana.

Dates

  • Creation: 1916-1943

Language of Materials

English

Biographical / Historical

The Big Eight group of mines, located near Troy, Montana, in the unorganized mining district in Lincoln County, consisted of two unpatented claims, the Bangor and Galena. Henry L. Day owned 51% of the property, with 35% being owned by Edward McCaffrey and 14% by J.D. Finley. The records consist of an alphabetically arranged file correspondence concerning assessment work, leases, and the general management of the mine. Henry Day sold his share of the mine in 1943.

Extent

0.20 cubic feet

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records of the Big Eight group of mines are part of the records of Day Mines, Inc., donated to the University of Idaho by Henry L. Day in 1984 and 1985.

Title
Big Eight Group Records 1916-1943
Author
Finding aid prepared by Judith Nielsen
Date
©1993
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository