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Allen J. Clark Papers

Collection

Identifier: 5014

Abstract

The Allan J. Clark Papers include documents created or utilized by Clark during his time working for the Homestake Mining Company. The materials are dated between 1896 and 1932 with the bulk of material dating between 1909 and 1917. Documents include annual cost reports, correspondence, drawings, records of experiments conducted by Clark and others, research files on mines in other countries, and published works regarding the use of different forms of energy.

Dates: 1896 - 1932

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Beta Sigma Phi Collection

Collection

Identifier: 5034

Abstract

The Beta Sigma Phi Collection contains meeting minutes, membership information, chapter by-laws, rules, guidelines for rituals and other events, correspondence, scrapbooks, and various other documents that reflect the functions and activities of the Beta Sigma Phi Chapters in Lead, SD, from 1985 to 2008.

Dates: 1985 - 2008

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Bureau Of Mines Publications

Collection

Identifier: 5018

Abstract

The Bureau of Mines Publications Collection consists of several types of literature published by the Bureau between 1910 and 1997. These publications were received and used by employees of the Homestake Mining Company.

Dates: 1910-1997

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Camille Yuill and Jessie Sundstrom family papers

Collection

Identifier: 5004

Abstract The Yuill/Sundstrom Collection is a mixture of professional and personal records created by Camille Yuill and her daughter, Jessie Yuill Sundstrom. Both women were local historians and were involved in the newspaper industry; Camille as the editor of the Deadwood Pioneer-Times in Deadwood, South Dakota and Jessie as the publisher, author, and partial owner of the Custer County Chronicle in Custer, South Dakota. Camille...

Dates: 1870s-2000s

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Canyon Corporation Records

Collection

Identifier: 5020

Abstract

Canyon Corporation Records consist primarily of sample records from the Maitland Silver and Gold Mine. The records also include bank deposit books, production reports, and maps and surveys of the Matiland area.

Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1936-1942; 1934-1943

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Centennial Clothing Collection Style Shows collection

Collection

Identifier: 5009

Abstract

This is an artificial collection of records related to the Centennial Clothing Collection Style Shows performed between 1976 and 2013. The collection includes correspondence, administrative and organizational records, a scrapbook, photographs, and video recordings. The historic clothing used in the style shows, the Centennial Clothing Collection, is owned by the Days of ’76 Museum.

Dates: 1976 - 2013

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Days of '76 Celebration records

Collection

Identifier: 5006

Abstract This collection contains administrative and organizational records pertaining to the annual Days of '76 celebration in Deadwood, South Dakota. Beginning in 1924, the celebration honors the unique history of the Deadwood mining camp from its establishment in 1876. Over the years, the celebration has grown to include pageants, parades, queen contests, community involvement, and a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-recognized rodeo. The collection features correspondence, financial records,...

Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1924-2012; 1904-2012

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Diane Wolfgram Papers

Collection

Identifier: 5038

Abstract Diane Wolfgram earned her B.S. degree in geological engineering, with honors, from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in 1962 and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in geology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974 and 1977, respectively. Her doctoral dissertation, “Wall Rock Alteration and the Localization of Gold in the Homestake Mine, Lead, South Dakota,” is credited with adding twenty years to the life of the Homestake Mine. She is Professor Emeritus of Geological...

Dates: 1921 - 1995

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Frawley Family Collection

Collection

Identifier: 5013

Abstract

This collection contains records and documents created by or pertaining to the members of the Frawley family and their business ventures. Most prominent are: the law office records of Henry Frawley, the correspondence of Christina Frawley and the papers of Catherine Lane Perry. The collection features correspondence, financial records, administrative records, contracts, tax documents, law office files and a number of ledgers.

Dates: 1874 - 1933; Majority of material found in 1888 - 1922

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

Goldberg Grocery Company Records

Collection

Identifier: 5036

Abstract Goldberg Grocery Company, originally called Big Horn Grocery, was the first grocery store in Deadwood. It was located at 670 and 672 Main Street. The grocery store operated from 1876 to 1990. During its lifetime the store had five owners: Jacob Goldberg (1976-1934), James O’Hara (1934-1946), Arnold G. Johnson (1946-1949), Walt Williamson (1942-1972), and Larry Shama (1972-1990). The grocery then became a soda fountain and casino and is currently an art studio. The Goldberg Grocery Company...

Dates: 1879-1942

Found in: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center

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Allen J. Clark Papers

Beta Sigma Phi Collection

Bureau Of Mines Publications

Camille Yuill and Jessie Sundstrom family papers

Canyon Corporation Records

Centennial Clothing Collection Style Shows collection

Days of '76 Celebration records

Diane Wolfgram Papers

Frawley Family Collection

Goldberg Grocery Company Records

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