W.C. Hammon correspondence on gold placer mine in Idaho.

W.C. Hammon correspondence on gold placer mine in Idaho., 24 January 1942 - 28 July 1942

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: 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: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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 DescriptionReturn to Top

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 CollectionReturn to Top

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Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

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