Surcease Mine Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection covers the investment and assay reports of the Surcease Mine detailing the profitability of the mine, the amount of ore left in the mine and the conditions of the mine. Included are correspondence between the mine operators and investors and a prospectus detailing the advantages of the William Ranch Mine in Toulumne County.
Dates
- 1917 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
No restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
The Surcease Mine is located in Butte County north of Oroville. It was mined extensively for its gold and was considered a good investment by the engineers who inspected the mine.
Extent
1 box : 11 folders
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Reports, asssay reports, agreements, maps and correspondence relating to the Surcease Mine, Butte County.
Publication Rights
The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.
- Author
- Processed by: Special Collections Staff
- Date
- August 1, 2024
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library Repository
California State University Chico
400 West First Street
Chico CA 95929-0295 USA US
SpecialCollections@csuchico.edu