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Hammond, John Hays, 1855-1936

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

John Hays Hammond Sr. papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 259
Abstract: Correspondence and printed material concerning the business affairs of the Consolidated Gold Fields of South Africa, the economic development of South Africa, and the Jameson Raid; together with articles and speeches (1893-1934) relating to Hammond's activities as a speechmaker in behalf of the Republican Party, organizer of the National League of Republican Clubs, special ambassador and representative of President William Howard Taft to the coronation of George V, king of Great Britain, and...
Dates: 1893-1936

Edward Mandell House papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 466
Abstract: The papers consist of correspondence, diaries, memoirs, writings, photographs, memorabilia, and other papers documenting Edward M. House's personal life and political career. The diary details his childhood experiences and also notes political observations (1912-1924). Materials relating to the Paris Peace Conference include minutes of meetings of the Supreme Council and memoranda from various countries presenting claims. Writings include essays, reviews, novels, and other works....
Dates: 1860-2007, bulk 1885-1938

North Star Mining Company and associated records

 Collection
Call Number: WA MSS S-1322
Abstract:

The records document quartz mining in Nevada County, California. The collection consists of the corporate records of the North Star Mining Company, Gold Hill Mining Company, and other Grass Valley companies. The collection contains deeds and maps of the area, as well as printed material on Grass Valley and mining.
A smaller quantity of material documents mining in other areas and may have been the property of James D. Hague, one of the largest Grass Valley investors.

Dates: 1853-1959

William Gilman Thompson autograph collection

 Collection
Call Number: MS 484
Abstract:

Collection of autograph letters and photographs accumulated by Thompson, a physician.

Dates: 1771-1924

Howell Wright collection

 Collection
Call Number: MS 565
Abstract: The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, clippings, and printed material relating to the history of Rhodesia and South Africa, with specific focus on Jameson's Raid, 1895-1896, the Johannesburg Reform Committee, and Cecil John Rhodes. Correspondence includes letters with numerous individuals active in the government and military forces in South Africa and Rhodesia, and with friends, relatives, and associates of those individuals. These letters were solicited by Wright and...
Dates: 1868-1977

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Africa 2
Jameson's Raid, 1895-1896 2
South Africa -- History -- 1836-1909 2
Account books 1
Agreements -- United States 1