Subject: Mineral industries

Check drawn on the Nevada Bank of San Francisco, dated December 9, 1896, and signed by Adolph Sutro. Sutro is noted for building the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode.

A large, unfilled broadside outlining eighteen articles of agreement for the Sutro Tunnel Company related to the Comstock Lode in Nevada. Dated 1866. Includes biographical information on Adolph Sutro, the originator of the Sutro Tunnel.

Assignment of Contracts concerning the Savage Mining Company claim located in the Virginia Mining District, Storey County, Nevada. Dated February 24, 1865. The document includes two sheets of lined paper, one bearing a Nevada fifty-cent revenue stamp and a U.S. internal revenue stamp. Attached is a Storey County, Nevada notary public form, completed and signed by Samuel Wasserman. The notary public form features an embossed seal for S. Wasserman, Notary Public. Wasserman also operated a store at Union and C Streets, selling cigars, cards, and alcohol.

Stock certificate issued by the Baron Rothschild Gold Silver and Copper Mining Co. to Louis Levy for fifteen shares on June 17, 1863. Incorporated May 26, 1863. Features a William Keith woodblock vignette depicting the Diablo District, Contra Costa County, California, and additional vignettes of a Native American and a Western scene of a mining camp. The certificate also includes a 25-cent adhesive stamp.

Billhead from HELENA-FRISCO MINING CO., located in Gem, Idaho. Dated October 25, 1897. The billhead contains a detailed order for mining equipment, including steel shafts, rim pulleys, and couplings. The billhead features an ornate decorative design and a detailed graphic of the mine.

Invoice dated November 12, 1872, from Henry Hyman, a wholesale and retail dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, clothing, boots & shoes, hats, trunks & valises, iron & steel, located in Silver City, Idaho Territory. The bill lists various items purchased by Owyhee Mining Co., including 2 cans of oil, 1 doz. of Chimmneys, 5 1/2 lbs of Ham, 7 1/3 lbs of Sugar, 5 lbs of Cinnamon, 1 lb of Cream Tartar, 1 keg of Pickles, 1 bag of Sack Coffee, 1 Whisk Broom, 12 6 tbs Gold Sugar, and 30 lbs of Tea. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead from Jos. Brooks, a wholesale and retail dealer in general merchandise in Silver City, Idaho. The bill is dated April 30, 1872. The invoice is addressed to “Morning Star Me, Co,” and includes a list of items purchased, likely for mining purposes, including several quantities of blasting powder, caps, and other supplies. The billhead is printed on lined paper with a header that lists the business name, the goods sold, and the address.

Invoice from Jos. Brooks, a wholesale and retail dealer in general merchandise, located in Silver City, Idaho Territory. The bill is dated October 31, 1872, and lists a variety of items purchased by Ouyhu & Co. The invoice shows the dates of purchase and the prices of various items. The billhead features a decorative border around the header section, which includes a description of the business's offerings.

Billhead for P. R. Gottstein, Manufacturer of Patent Composition Mining Candles. The billhead is printed on pink paper and is dated July 15, 1881. The billhead features the business name in large, bold lettering. The decorative elements include a framed header section and decorative borders with ornate lettering.

Billhead from The California Powder Works, dated June 2, 1882. The bill is made out to A. Sutro, and lists a transaction of 37.5 lbs. of Hercules powder for $2.70, 11/8 lbs. of caps for $2.10, and 800 ft. of fuse for $1.60. The total of the transaction is $6.40, with a notation stating that payment has been received and a handwritten signature, possibly from Sutro himself. The business name is written in ornate script, and the billhead has the address for the business, located at 230 California Street.

Billhead from Dunham, Carrigan & Co., importers of hardware, iron, and steel, located at 107-111 Front St. and 108-112 Pine St., San Francisco. The billhead is made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. Date: June 23, 1882. Part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead made out to Adolph Sutro. The billhead is part of a collection of billheads. Printed by Bacon & Co., 508 Clay and 509 Sansome Streets, San Francisco. Dated February 17, 1886. Adolph Sutro (1831-1898) was a prominent figure in San Francisco, known for building the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and serving as Mayor of San Francisco.

Billhead from February 6, 1888, made out to Adolph Sutro (1831-1898), mayor of San Francisco and builder of the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode. The billhead is from A. O. Cook & Son, a manufacturer of oak-tanned leather belting located at 415 Market Street in San Francisco. The billhead also features a lithograph of the tannery located at 18th and Fair Oaks Streets. This item is part of a collection of billheads.

Billhead from September 1, 1896, issued to Adolph Sutro. Part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead also mentions "Veterinary Dentist."

Billhead from Hyman & Reichenberg's general store in Silver City, Idaho Territory, dated October 1, 1870. The billhead features a unique vignette and lists items sold to the Owyhee Mining Company. An obituary for Henry Hyman is included on the verso.

Billhead from Morgenthau, M., for Mission Soap and Candle Works in San Francisco, California, dated October 25, 1887. The billhead advertises "EXTRA QUALITY MINING CANDLES" and features outstanding graphics. It was made out to the Savage Mining Company for mining candles and is pasted on a Savage Mining voucher. Located in Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 6.

Billhead from Neuman & Sprankle, dealers in groceries, provisions, hardware, and mining supplies, located in Silver Plume, Colorado. Dated November 11, 1893. The bill details a sale of goods including one box of candles, one box of caps, one fifty-pound box of powder, and 300 feet of fuse, suggesting a small order possibly for a single prospector. The description notes the difficulty in finding references to miners' candles and states that a box of candles cost $4.75.

Two billheads from June 1, 1876. One billhead is from Walter, Rosenthal & Co. in Silver City, Idaho, and lists general merchandise purchased. The other billhead shows purchases made by the Pacific Mill and Mining Company, Bacon Hill, from Walter, Rosenthal & Co. in Virginia, Nevada. Both billheads specify payment in gold coin and indicate a full assortment of mining and milling goods were available.

This bookplate features a design by Adolph Sutro, who designed and promoted the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and later became the mayor of San Francisco. The bookplate, circa 1885, shows outstanding graphics of a miner and is from the Sutro Library. The description notes that it was never used. The bookplate's image suggests a connection to mining and San Francisco.

Broadside issued by the Sutro Tunnel Company on October 4, 1869, in Virginia City, Nevada. It explains the company's status and the powers vested in its agent, Adolph Sutro. The broadside includes details of the Power(s) of Attorney & Trust Deed granting Sutro authority to conduct company business and raise capital. The company, organized in Nevada on July 24, 1865, aimed to construct a mining and draining tunnel into the Comstock Lode. The broadside is signed by Adolph Sutro for the Sutro Tunnel Company.

Legal document detailing the naturalization process of Solomon Nathan. The document records Nathan's citizenship in Eureka, Nevada on August 1, 1874, and subsequent registrations in Maricopa, Arizona Territory (November 1878) and Shasta County, California (1886). The document suggests Nathan either owned a store or worked as a miner in each of these remote mining areas.

A $1000 bond issued by the Comstock Tunnel Company on September 1, 1889, due September 1, 1919, with a 4% interest rate. The bond is signed by Theodor Sutro, brother of Adolph Sutro, the founder of the company. As of October 12, 1891, 55 coupons remained.

Deed for placer mining ground located in the Kougarock Mining District, Nome, Alaska. Dated September 22, 1900. The deed was signed by Fred Conrad as the locator and witnessed by Louis Cohen. Prepared by Sylvain J. Lazarus, Attorney at Law. Contains five 2¢ revenue stamps.

A strip of five 5-cent tickets acting as company store currency for the Gottlieb Mercantile Company, part of the Gottlieb Mining Company in Cokedale, Colorado. The scrip is dated circa 1890.

Stock certificate No. 6109 for the Homestake Mining Company, issued on March 5, 1888. Initially sold to H. R. Lounsbery on March 3, 1888, for 50 shares. Assigned to Herman Cohen on March 5, 1888, witnessed by Jacob Ascher. The certificate was surrendered and canceled on March 15, 1888. The certificate indicates the location of the mine was in the Whitewood Mining District, Lawrence County, Dakota Territory.

Stock certificate for 1,000 shares of the Idaho Mining Company of Louisville, Kentucky, issued on February 28, 1888. The certificate features a bright, metallic-gold corporate seal depicting a mule shoe, pickaxe, and shovel. Signed by Charles Goldsmith as Vice President. Printed by the Falls City Lith. Co. of Louisville, KY. Each share was worth $10.

This archival collection contains three documents related to the legal case *Simon Wolf v. Chas. P. Marsh* in the Supreme Court of California, dating back to 1866 but with court proceedings in 1880. The case involved a promissory note dispute over money owed to Simon Wolf by Chas. P. Marsh, contingent on the profitability of Marsh's coal mines. The collection includes the Transcript on Appeal (66 pages), Points and Authorities on behalf of the Appellant (12 pages), and Respondent's Points and Authorities (12 pages). All documents are in their original printed wrappers and are described as being in very good condition. Simon Wolf, known as the "Pioneer Master Merchant of Contra Costa County, California," won the initial trial, and this collection represents the appellate phase of the case.

This archival collection contains three documents related to the legal case *Simon Wolf, Plaintiff and Respondent, vs. Chas. P. Marsh, Defendant and Appellant*, heard in the Supreme Court of California in 1880. The case, which originated in 1866, involved a promissory note dispute concerning a coal mine on Marsh Ranch. The collection includes a 66-page Transcript on Appeal, a 12-page document titled *Points and Authorities on behalf of Appellant*, and a 12-page *Respondent's Points and Authorities*. All three documents are in their original printed wrappers. Simon Wolf, the plaintiff, was a prominent merchant known as the "Pioneer Master Merchant of Contra Costa County, California."

One-page letter written by D. T. Charles in Albany, New York, to T. F. Mason on March 28, 1870. The letter discusses plans to meet Adolph Sutro in New York City while Sutro awaits documents from California. T. F. Mason appears to have been involved in land sales in the Michigan copper fields.

Three-part document consisting of a letter, Wells Fargo express receipt, and envelope. Eliza Cox, a widow in Salem, Oregon, writes to Asher Marks in Roseburg, Oregon on November 27, 1878, seeking help with a mining dispute involving her late husband's estate. The letter mentions harassment and defamation. A Wells Fargo receipt shows $47.00 was sent via express on November 29, 1878, to Marks on Mrs. Cox's behalf. Includes a newspaper obituary for Mrs. Cox, indicating she died on September 9, 1888, at age 73.

Commercial letter written on the letterhead of the Helena and Frisco Mining Company in Gem, Idaho, on November 23, 1891. The letter mentions A. J. Seligman as Secretary-Treasurer and Director. The letter's content pertains to business matters.

Four-page letter written on Senate Chamber letterhead by U.S. Senator John P. Jones (Nevada) to William Ralston on March 12, 1875. The letter discusses an appointment Ralston seeks, pending legislation, and Adolph Sutro's lobbying efforts against mining patents near the Comstock Lode.

A two-page handwritten letter from Leon Salomon to "Friend Graffe" dated November 15, 1864, in Virginia City, Nevada. The letter discusses Salomon's financial difficulties, mentions several prominent citizens of Aurora, Nevada (a nearby mining town), and alludes to rumors circulating in San Francisco. The letter is written on lined laid paper with a "Pacific Mills" blind stamp.

A two-page letter written by Ralph Smith on Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express letterhead. Dated August 3, 1884, from Eagle City, Colorado, the letter discusses mining claims (the Earp claim), travel on the trail to Murray, a gambling incident involving a Jewish saloon owner named Frienburg, and a shooting incident at Frienburg's saloon. The letter also mentions the 1884 presidential candidates, Cleveland and Hendricks.

A business letter dated November 10, 1883, written on the letterhead of Sando & Oberdorfer, general merchandise merchants in Silver City, Idaho Territory. The letter, addressed to R. L. Johnson, discusses mining production, prices, and litigation. The letterhead features a lithograph of an iron stove.

Letter from the Helena-Frisco Mining Company, located in Helena, Montana, with a branch office in Gem, Idaho. The letterhead features a lithograph of a mine. Dated May 29, 1897. The letterhead was used by A. J. Seligman.

Manuscript law office journal documenting cases handled by the San Francisco law firm of Shafter, Heydenfeldt & Goold between 1860 and 1865. The journal covers a wide range of cases in the U.S. District Court, encompassing the San Francisco area and Nevada Territory. Cases involve diverse matters including gold claims, wine disputes (e.g., Veuve Clicquot), mining stock, a stagecoach accident, insurance litigation, and 'City Slip' suits related to San Francisco waterfront property. Notable individuals mentioned include Samuel F.B. Morse (in a suit against telegraph companies) and George Hearst. The journal comprises 640 pages, measuring 9 x 14 inches, bound in worn leather. It offers insights into legal practices, economic activities, and social issues of mid-19th-century California.

Broadside printed on cardstock endorsing the Sutro Tunnel project and Adolph Sutro's representation of the project to Congress and capitalists. Issued by the Nevada State Senate on January 25, 1867. The broadside includes printed signatures of Senate and Assembly officials. Measures 23" x 17". Shows signs of age, including light soil, some chips and edge toning, and a half-inch tear.

Power of Attorney document appointing Frederick Auerbach to manage the Utah mining interests of Stephen and Mary Jane Maloney. The document, dated December 17, 1866, is handwritten and consists of four pages. A brief note by Stephen Maloney to Auerbach is included on the third leaf.

Promissory note dated May 9, 1891, from John Potter to M. Scheeline in Eureka, Nevada. The note specifies payment in gold coin with 2% monthly interest. M. Scheeline was the founder of the Scheeline Bank and Trust in Reno, Nevada. This document reflects the financial landscape of Eureka, Nevada, a silver mining town.

Receipt for payment to A. Weil for the delivery of 14 1/8 cords of wood to the Keystone Consolidated Mining Company in Amador City, Amador County, California, on October 12, 1883. The receipt is signed by A. Weil and O. E. Hewitt (Clerk for the Mine).

Congressional Record report to the Secretary of War, 42nd Congress, 2nd Session. The Hallmark Report details the famous Sutro Tunnel in Nevada, designed to save the Comstock Lode. Originally approved by Congress on July 1866. This is the final Congressional report before the project commenced. Dated January 7, 1872.

Stock certificate #55 for five shares of the Sharon Mining Company, issued to A. Dubois on May 30, 1863, in San Francisco, California. The certificate is signed by John S. Davies and Henry H. Ahpel. It includes a 25-cent certificate revenue stamp and features three vignettes, including one of George Washington. Printed by Agnew & Deffebach. Shows some age-related wear, including wrinkling and discoloration.

Stock certificate for 100 shares in the Sierra Nevada Consolidated Mining Company, issued to H. M. Davenport on June 20, 1887. The certificate is signed by Bernard Goldsmith as President and Louis Goldsmith as (presumably) Secretary. Accompanying materials include biographical information and photographs of Bernard Goldsmith, who served as Portland's first Jewish mayor (1869-1871).

Stock certificate for 100 shares in the Sheridan Hill Mining & Smelting Company of Utah, issued to Moses Anker on March 1, 1873, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The certificate is signed by Isaac Schoenberg (President) and Abraham Schoenberg (Treasurer) and endorsed on the back by Moses Anker. The certificate was issued in New York, New York.

Printed subpoena to appear in court in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho Territory, on April 22, 1868. Issued to I. Loewenberg, M. A. Kelly, C. C. Bunnell, and M. H. Spragru, to give evidence in a case involving Williams & Sarndesliss and Baker & Offerman. Features a decorative border and the signature of clerk S. Stiles.

Printed day sheet for the Sutro Tunnel Company, circa 1870. Lists classes of workers and provides space for recording daily duties. The sheet is a single page broadside.

This book is a report to stockholders from the Sutro Tunnel Company, written by Theodore Sutro, attorney, in 1887. The report details the company's financial status, operations, and progress during the year. Specific details about the content of the report are not available without access to the full content of the book.

Printed blank receipt for shares in the Sutro Tunnel Company. Designed by Adolph Sutro, who later became Mayor of San Francisco, the Sutro Tunnel was built for the Comstock Lode. This stock transfer sheet is dated 1875.

Four-page newspaper supplement from the Daily Independent, published in Virginia City, Nevada on October 31, 1874. The supplement features a lecture by Adolph Sutro on his Comstock Lode tunnel, its construction, and eventual sale. Includes illustrations and detailed descriptions of the project.

This is one of five trade cards produced by Levi Strauss and Company of San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a miner with a pickaxe and shovel wearing Levi Strauss and Company’s signature “riveted blouse and riveted overalls.” The text on the card reads “Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco, Cal.” The back of the card features a full advertisement from Levi Strauss and Company, including the company’s trademark. The card is marked as having been in two exhibits: the Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati in February and May 2005, and the American Jewish Historical Society’s exhibit in New York City from May to September 2005.

Trade card advertising Adolph Sutro and the Sutro Tunnel in Nevada, circa 1885. The card features Sutro's name and likely promotes his engineering accomplishments related to the tunnel, which was significant to the Comstock Lode.