John C. Sloss photograph collection
Content Description
65 black and white photographic prints collected by John C. Sloss during his work as a mine developer. This collection includes: 7 views of the radial cableway at German Bar in Alder Gulch, Montana; 5 views of dredges at German Bar at Alder Gulch, Montana (possibly the Maggie A. Gibson); 1 view of Elkhorn, Montana; 1 view of the Elkhorn Railroad; 3 hunting views near Boulder, Montana, including pronghorn antelope and mule deer; 1 view of rail line near Boulder; 2 views of the John Sloss home in Seattle; Washington; 12 views of mines in Nevada, includes Dayton, Gold Hill, and Virginia City; 18 views of Alaska and possibly Washington, includes panning for gold, steamships, and various mountain views; 12 views of a survey near Eel River in California; 1 view of Sowden Ranch in Trinity River, California, 1 view of White Horse Rapids in Yukon Territory, Canada, and 1 view of a Keystone driller at an unidentified location.
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1920
Creator
- Berkin, John (Photographer, Person)
Extent
65 Photographic Prints : Black and white. Paper photographic prints, some mounted on cardboard, several on linen fabric. ; 10 x 14 in. and smaller.
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Conrey Placer Mining Company (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives Repository
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT 59620-1201 United States
406-444-2681
406-444-2696 (Fax)
mhslibrary@mt.gov