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Comstock Mine in Virginia City, Nevada, 1868

 Item — item: A-0917
Identifier: A-0917

Scope and Contents

Miner digging in shaft at Comstock Mine. This photo was one of the first American flash photos taken by using the glare of burning magnesium for light. Photo by Tim O'Sullivan.

Dates

  • 1868

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Material in English

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Extent

From the Collection: 20 Drawers (30 linear feet)

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)