Rawhide is about mining camps in Nevada |
The CGS catalog reveals that we hold more than 90 books on Nevada, as well as more than 100 articles and 8 maps. I browsed one shelf in the main library, a small collection that includes two city directories, five hardcover books and one softcover. The latter has the intriguing title Rawhide. It was written by Hugh A. Shamberger and covers the early history, development and water supply for the historic mining camp of Rawhide, Nevada. Published in 1970, the well-illustrated volume was prepared by the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the U.S. Geological Survey.
My grandmother sitting in a wheelbarrow. The structures in this photo resemble those in some photos in Rawhide. |
Rhyolite is mentioned in the book and confirms my previous estimation of the time frame when my grandmother lived there. The mine started in 1904-1906 and I had estimated that Anna lived there ca. 1906-1910. So, why am I sharing this personal family story with you? To make the point that our wonderful library is very likely to have a book that will help with your family history and that you might find that clue in an unexpected place. That period of my grandmother’s life has always been a curiosity to me. I suspect this book on Rawhide will shed light on her story and help me understand why my grandmother spent time in Rhyolite.
A beautiful family portrait in Jews in Nevada |
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