W.C. Hammon correspondence on gold placer mine in Idaho., 24 January 1942 - 28 July 1942
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Crp
- Hammon, W.C.; Brust, Leo
- Title
- W.C. Hammon correspondence on gold placer mine in Idaho.
- Dates
- 24 January 1942 - 28 July 1942 (inclusive)1942-01-241942-07-28
- Quantity
- 1 folder : 7 items
- Collection Number
- MG 5476
- Summary
- Letters between Leo Brust and W.C. Hammon concerning a gold placer mine in Idaho.
- Repository
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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 - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Salmon River in Idaho has a history of placer gold mining, particularly along the lower reaches and tributaries, with significant production from the Salmon River placers between Riggins and Whitebird.
In 1942, gold placer mining operations on the Salmon River in Idaho were halted due to the War Production Board's Limitation Order L-208, which regulated nonessential mining activities during World War II.
Content Description
Letters from Leo Brust, San Fernando, California (4 items) and carbon copies of letters from Hammon to Brust (3 items), all concerning a gold placer mine on the Salmon River, Idaho.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
FOR DOCUMENTS
Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Correspondence
- Gold Mines and Mining
Geographical Names
- Salmon River (Idaho)
