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Big Eight Group Records, 1916-1943

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Big Eight Group
Title
Big Eight Group Records
Dates
1916-1943 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.20 cubic feet
Collection Number
MG323 (collection)
Summary
Alphabetically arranged file containing correspondence regarding assessment work, leases, and management of a lead-silver mine near Troy, Montana.
Repository
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

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.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Lead mines and mining -- Montana -- Troy -- History -- Sources
  • Silver mines and mining -- Montana -- Troy -- History -- Sources

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Big Eight Group

Finding aid prepared by Judith Nielsen
1993

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