John Sinkankas at the Esmeralda Mine, Apr 1962
February 1, 2012 in Esmeralda Mine, Uncategorized
A scrapbook page from John Sinkankas.
Esmeralda Mine scrapbook page from John Sinkankas, Apr 1962. Collection of Bill Larson. Click to enlarge.
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John Sinkankas at the Benitoite Mine, Fall 1962
February 1, 2012 in Benitoite Mine, Uncategorized
Benitoite is the California state gemstone, named after the famous locality in San Benito County. In the fall of 1962, John Sinkankas visited the Benitoite Mine. Below are his scrapbook pages and photos related to the mine.
Benitoite Mine scrapbook page from John Sinkankas, Fall 1962. Collection of Bill Larson. Click to enlarge.
Benitoite Mine scrapbook page from John Sinkankas, Fall 1962. Collection of Bill Larson. Click to enlarge.
Mr. Dallas (at left) and his cabin in the creek bed just below the Benitoite Mine. The mine is behind the photograph, uphill. Photo by Ralph W. Dietz, ca. 193x, from John Sinkankas, Collection of Bill Larson. Click to enlarge.
Digging at the Benitoite Mine, Fall 1962. Photo from John Sinkankas, Collection of Bill Larson. Click to enlarge.
H. C. Gordon at the Esmeralda Mine, ca. 1905
November 30, 2011 in Esmeralda Mine, Uncategorized
Two photographs taken by H. C. Gordon.
Esmeralda Mine, viewed from the southern end of the ledge, looking northwest. Photo by H. C. Gordon. Click to enlarge.
Esmeralda Mine, Mesa Grande - Tunnel looking east. Photo by H. C. Gordon. Click to enlarge.
The photo directly above was taken from G. F. Kunz’s “Gems, Jewelers’ Materials and Ornamental Stones of California,” issued by the California State Mining Bureau, Lewis E. Aubury, State Mineralogist, San Francisco, June 30, 1905.
Plat for the Mountain Lily Mine
November 30, 2011 in Mountain Lily Mine, Uncategorized
This is the plat for the Mountain Lily Mine (aka Ware Emeralite Mine), Pala International’s newest mining venture.
Certified copy of the plat of J. W. Ware’s Emeralite Mine, which was surveyed in 1931. (Click to enlarge)
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