A Christmas Dinner Menu 2010

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PROSPECTOR’S
December 8th
7 PM
Our General Membership Meeting for December will be a
potluck dinner.

We request that each member attending bring a new

unwrapped toy for a boy or girl of grade school age for
the Marineʼs Toys for Tots program.

There will be special door prizes and plenty to eat.

Please bring a veggie, salad or dessert.

The GPOC will furnish the meat,
drinks, and serve ware.

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official publication of The Gold Prospectors of Colorado vol. 37 no. 12

PO Box 1593, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901

reality of what has transpired as the

Letter
From Your President    public movements and congressional
Fellow prospectors;
 
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A letter from your public servant and
your voice for 678 memberships of
which more than half are family
memberships.
At the close of this year it is put upon
us to make the necessary changes to
what we would consider a simple world
to bring us into a new beginning in
prospecting and mining in our great
country. Life as we know it is forever
moving on without us; and, if we don't
adapt and change with it, we will be
left behind and out of touch with the
decisions on our behalf will change in
the favor of the people who want our
public lands to be left untouched by
human hands for the future
generations to enjoy.
The mining law of 1872 signed by
President Ulysses S. Grant was set in
place to preserve our rights and ability
to use these public lands for our gain
and to harvest the riches of the earth.
As we know, all wealth comes from the
earth. If it's not grown upon the land or
beneath it, then it is mined from the
land or beneath it.
continued on page 2
inside
President’s Letter
Contacts 2
December Calendar 3
Events 3
Minutes 4
The year in pictures 4
When Christmas Come to 5
Buckskin
Fairplay Pictures 5
Mining The Web 6
Mining The Web, continued 7

december G LD NUGGETS is a new blog for and by GPOC members. Our intent is for Gold
Nuggets to become an informational hub for members to keep up to date with GPOC news

2010
and events. We encourage you to email your news items and information to the webmaster at
www.gpoc.com. The webmaster, Stacey Smith, will ensure they get onto the blog.

Join GPOC on FACEBOOK! You need your own Facebook account

Access GPOC on FACEBOOK through a link on the GPOC website
 President Treasurer
Ben Higley Bill Smith
GPOC president@gpoc.com treasure@gpoc.com
contacts Vice President Webmaster
Wayne Wittkopp Stacey Smith
vicepresident@gpoc. webmaster@gpoc.com
com
Editor
Secretary Lin Smith
Elise Pearce quill@gpoc.com
secretary@gpoc.com
President’s letter, continued
 
Mind you, in filing a claim, all an individual citizen must be
is 18 years old. There are amendments made to the 1872
mining law and that is where things get sticky. The
original law cannot be changed, only amended.
There are ever-changing land supervisors and caretakers
in which the Bureau of Land Management is one. As a
club we have multiple claims within their jurisdiction
where they are moving in a new direction. As your
President, I will be leading us into a new era when it
comes to mining on our claims.
The BLM is no longer going to be selling us permits to run
motorized modern mining equipment on the Arkansas
River. Instead they want us to file a plan of operation and
give them one point of contact. We would have to spend
thousands of dollars on a bond to insure our public lands
to be repaired if we do not do necessary reclamation and
clean up in a timely manner.
In turn, we (the Club) would have to sell permits for those
who wish to dredge or hi-bank in order to compensate for
the bondable amount paid in advance. Like BLM we
would propose to sell permits for $25.00 for two years,
$15.00 for one year and $10.00 for  two weeks
(vacationers).
The next obstacle would be the fact that we would have
to compensate for there being no more code
enforcement  officer so we will need to monitor our own
claims, checking memberships and permits. We do have
a gracious volunteer to manage these properties as our
Claims Administrator, and we thank him for that, but we
would also need everyone else to help as these are our
claims and it's all of our responsibilities to protect and
preserve our land.
As I work on this plan of operation for the BLM, I would
certainly welcome and appreciate any and all input by e-
mail at president@gpoc.com and leave a phone number
as I will have to discuss inquiries with you at a time
convenient for both of us. Any one willing to volunteer
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Contact Info Trustees
for all club activities One Year
Bob Hale Patrick Hill
(719)213-3383 Two Year
Gary Beaderstadt
School Events Three Year
Phil Vigil Vacant
(719) 391-9975
Claims
Membership Marty Witcher
membership@gpoc.com
claims@gpoc.com
with creating this governmental legal document I could
sure use the help, especially with the letters to the
Colorado Division of Mining and Reclamation department.
As the advocate and organizational diplomat for Gold
Prospectors of Colorado I am seeking council with a
person who is able to navigate mining law and interpret
the different aspects of the changes happening in other
states as they slowly ascend upon our mountain state in
order to protect our rights and abilities to mine and
prospect without interruption in the upcoming years. It is
important to us all to protect our way of life and liberties,
sharing our experience and knowledge with our younger
generations as well as our fellow man.
Please, network with our families and friends to endeavor
to locate a consultant for future inquiries we may have as
an organization that we may all  have more of an
understanding towards mining law  and our privileges as
citizens. 
It is a pleasure to serve you. With your help and that of
our wonderful volunteers, especially the Board, I'm sure
that this too shall pass and hopefully everyone will be
able to accept the changes necessary to move on for the
better of our organization.
 Thank you every one in advance for your help.
 Your  2010-2011 President,  Big Ben
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 meetings events events events
december
calendar 2nd 10th-12th 10th
Flatirons Mineral Club Christmas Lights
Board Meeting Annual Gem & Mineral
Gold Hill Police Station Tour of Historic
Show Denver 
For further Boulder County Fair
information contact: 7:00 PM Grounds Exhibit Bld. 5 to 9 p.m.
9595 Nelson Rd.,
Bob Hale 4125 Center Park Longmont, CO. Reservations are
Drive, CS, CO
(719) 213-3383 Evenings to January 1 Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun necessary and can be
10-5 made by calling
Lighted Headframes
president@gpoc.com 303/866-4686.
www.gpoc.com Fri. $3, Sat. & Sun. $5
see below for info.

Toys for Tots at

General 8th 10th 10th-12th Tutankhamen:
The Golden King
Meeting General Member GPS Map & Cripple Creek & and the Great
Bring a new, Meeting Compass Victor Christmas Pharaohs
unwrapped toy for Potluck Dinner Classes Celebration
children thru 6th
bring a dish-veggie, 9-11 AM & 12-4 PM June 29, 2010 -
grade January 9, 2011
salad or dessert, &
toy Denver Federal Center See Below for more
Building 810 information
7:00 PM Lakewood, CO Denver Art
(303) 202-4689 Museum
3400 N.Nevada see info below
CS, CO

USGS Free GPS Map, and Compass Classes
The second Friday of each month. The sessions are held in
Building 810 at the Denver Federal Center, Lakewood; Map and
Compass sessions are in the morning, 9-11 a.m., and "Using
GPS with Topo Maps" in the afternoon, 12-4 p.m. You may sign
up for either or both classes. Call for reservations: (303)
202-4689 or send an e-mail to gpsworkshops@usgs.gov.
December 10 - 12, 2010
on an open fire, and free hot chocolate and cider to warm your hands
and soul.
For a real treat, join us for the Colorado Springs Chorale holiday
performance held at the Cripple Creek Baptist Church.  Additional
entertainment includes a holiday performance by Cresson Dance
located at the Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation Center, musical groups
performing special holiday favorites, and the holiday show "Angel of the
Christmas Mine," performed by the Thin Air Theater Production
Company at the Butte Opera House.

Experience the "Wonder of Christmas" as Cripple Creek & Victor
celebrate this beautiful holiday and season with a weekend-long event
that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Stop by the Sugar Plum Gift Shop and the Cripple Creek Senior Bazaar
for that perfect gift, or visit the Timberline Artists Art Show and Sale to
check off the art-enthusiast on your shopping list!  Decorated Christmas
trees, available for purchase through the Live Tree Auction.  Don't miss
our Christmas Parade. Festive activities for children include gift
making, snowman making, crafts, entertainment, and numerous
opportunities to whisper Christmas wishes in Santa's ear!  And of
course, no Christmas would be complete without our chestnuts roasting
Looking for more information on the December 10th Lighted Mine
Headframe (Guided) Tour?  Here's the scoop: a shuttle will be leaving
the Aspen Mine Center (located in Cripple Creek) at 5:30 p.m., and will
arrive in Victor for the Victor Gold Bowl.  The Parade of Lights, a
bonfire, caroling, and festive activities will kick off Victor's evening
festivities, with the guided tour starting at 7:00 p.m.  Those interested in
taking this tour may either take the shuttle from Cripple Creek at 5:30
p.m., or may go directly to Victor via their own transportation. 
Reservations are not being accepted for these tours, so please plan on
arriving early to ensure you have a seat!  As always, the headframes
are lighted throughout the holiday season
http://www.visitcripplecreek.com/GoldCampChristmas.aspx

Christmas Lights Tour of Historic Denver

Enjoy the history and beauty of Denverʼs holiday lights! The festive evening will begin at the Byers-Evans House Gallery with
the opening reception for Louise Emerson Ronnebeck: A New Deal Muralist in Colorado. Afterwards, take a short tour of the
museum to learn how the Evans family celebrated Christmas. Then hop aboard a comfortable, heated bus for an interpreted
ride through some of Denverʼs most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Hot chocolate and holiday sweets will be served on
board. When: Friday, December 10, 5 to 9 p.m.Cost: $35 members, $45 nonmembers Reservations are necessary and can be
made by calling 303/866-4686.

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 GOLD PROSPECTORS OF COLORADO

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

10 NOV 10

7:10 p.m.# Meeting called to order by President Ben Higley &Pledge of Allegiance.
7:13 p.m.# President Ben Higley welcomed all new members, and asked
that they introduce themselves also we had other presidents
from other clubs join us tonight, all were welcomed.
7:20 p.m.# Gold closing price today was $1,406.30 per oz.
7:21 p.m.# President Ben Higley announced that Trish Barr and Howard
Divilbliss will help with memberships.
7:26 p.m.# President Ben Higley announced that Marty Witcher will be
head of the claims committee. Marty spoke for a few minutes
on what he needs from the members.
7:30 p.m.# President Ben Higley asked Gary Beaderstadt to administer
the oath of office for the remainder of the year for 3rd year
trustee to Dianna Anderson.
7:32 p.m.# President Ben Higley announced that tonight we are having
a silent auction and that the Outfitters store is here tonight.
7:35 p.m.# The membership voted on the Mary and Hugh Hokenstad
award, winners will be announced at the Christmas party.
President Ben Higley said this is a traveling award and is
given out each year to the member that has contributed a lot
to the club this past year.
7:40 p.m.# Treasurer Report by Bill Smith.
7:46 p.m.# Gary Beaderstadt spoke to the members about the cost of the
Quill and asked that any members who wish to have the Quill
online and not get the paper copy in the mail to please sign-up
to save the club money. Gary also mentioned that it costs
about $1.00 for each copy to be mailed each month. ($600 per
month total cost for the club)
If the member wants the Quill there will be a subscription
fee starting in March 2011, we will inform the members in
January or February as to the price.
Yam spoke to the members as to what the C.S.M.S. has
Photos by Lin
done to save money.
President Ben Higley said that the Libraryʼs will help the
people get the Quill and that the first 10 pages are free. If you are interested in saving costs for
Gary also said that the truck is a concern for the club due publishing The Prospector’s Quill you can
to it is a 1994 Ford with about 194,000 miles on it. access it online in full color at
Stacey Smith stated that the Quill will be online by the www.gpoc.com. You just need to email
first of each month. membership@gpoc.com and let them know
8:08 p.m.# President Ben Higley spoke about the Christmas Party – we that you will no longer need to have The
need people to help set up and break down. Also said this is a Prospector’s Quill mailed to you.
pot luck dinner and to bring a dish and an unwrapped gift for
Toys for Tots as the U.S. Marine Corp will be there. The
Christmas Party starts at 7:00
8:18 p.m.# Break
8:35 p.m.# President Ben Higley talked about the Forest Service and its Quill Advertising Rates
plans on what they are going to do in Colorado in the near CONTACT OVER 1,000 GPOC MEMBERS
future and what it means to gold prospecting. Our plans are to quill@gpoc.com
get a petition together and get everyone to sign it. Ben asked Allow for a 3/8” margin on all sides of your
for help it getting this together. Ben asked Jerry Crapo to advertisement. Payment must be received
speak about this. before placement. Send advertisement with
President Ben Higley asked Linda Smith to come up and check to: GPOC Quill Editor, PO Box 1593,
speak to the members about the meeting she went with CS, CO 80901
him to the BLM on permits. Deadline for placement 20th of the month
9:35 p.m.# Bill Smith got up and did the door prizes Sizes are approximate
9:45 p.m.# Motion to adjourn by Ben Higley, 2nd. by Bill Smith. Prices Per Issue
Business Card Size $ 6.00 4” x 5” (1/4 page)
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 WHEN CHRISTMAS COME TO BUCKSKIN
RICHARD LINTHICUM Fairplay 2010
Thar ain’t no minin camps these days like good old Buckskin, Joe, “A picture says a thousand
And Christmas in the mountains ain’t like ‘twas some y’rs ago;
Thar ain’t no camps like Buckskin, and it ain’ no use to seek, words!”
For you’ll only strike some scrub layouts like Creed an’ Cripple Creek.
The miners, too, ain’t like the boys that we knew in our day-
They savvy less of pay-streaks, than they do of pitchin’ hay,
Their hands all has an in’ard curve, and Phrphyary Bill allows
Tis the nat’ral physical effect that comes from milkin’ cows.

But it ain’t of these latter days that I would care to speak,

Nor them agricult’ral miners diggin’wells in Cripple Creek,
But rather of the good old days that I would tell about,
When Chris’mas come to Buckskin an’ we had a gib blow-out.
Thar never was a Chris’mas in these mountains like to that-
It opened with a jack-pot, an’ with all hands standin’ pat-
It ended in a big surprise, all due to Parson Ford,
Who had power of attorney for to represent the Lord.

Now, Buckskin was as tough a camp as you could wish to see,

With gold dust an’ red liquor both a-circulatin’ free;
The boys would drink an’gamble, an’they never dodged a fight,
An’ hell was just a-poppin’ out on on Main street every night.
In sin an’ all ‘round cussedness that camp would assay high,
But on general heavenly matters we was all a few chips shy.
Until thar come into the camp one of them gospel sharps,
A-dealin’ of a game where bets were paid in crowns an’ harps.

Oh, that Chris’mas day in Buckskin! Thar was me an’ Henry Bean,
An’ Shorty McIntyre, an’ a one-eyed cuss named Green.
A dealin’ of another game-the ancient game of draw-
Runnin’ up the biggest jack-pot that old Buckskin ever saw.
We h’isted kind o’ mild at first, an’ then we h’isted hard,
An when we got done b’istin’ nary man would draw a card.
Then three of us hitched ‘round our guns, in case we’d have to shoot,
While Green, the one-eyed hoss thief, pulled a knife out of his boot.

We watched each other like four wolves that blessed Christ’mas day,
An’ all could plainly see that thar was trouble on the way;
Well heeled we was for trouble as to weapons, cards an’ dust.
An’ each man had his mind made up to win that pot or bust.
But while we emptied belts an’ pockets out upon the board,
The door was softly opened by that little Parson Ford,
Who said to us: “My brethren, I grect you in His name,
An’ with your kind permission I’ll ship into this game.”

Three guns were pulled, an’ One-Eye took a fresh grip on his knife,
An’ it looked as if the parson was a triflin’ with his life,
But he calls our play most beautiful by sayin’ to us then:
“I come to speak of “Peace on earth and good will toward all men.”
We sorter dropped our guns, an’ One-Eyed Green put up his steel,
An’ we sat down a feelin’ ‘bout as small as we could feel.
While the parson kept on talkin’ all about this Chris’mas day,
An; the precious Lamb of God who came to wash our sins away.
That yarn he was a-tellin; was the best that I’ve heard told-
Though new to us, the parson called his yarn “the story old;”
An’ I reckon down in Denver they had heard it long ago,
But news in reachin’ Buckskin camp was always kind of slow.
So when the parson’s tale was done we all resolved to try
To do unto each other just as we would be done by;
But we made him tell the yarn again, an’ then he sung a psa’m,
Then the parson took the jack-pot as an offerin’ to the Lamb.
The Plaindealer, December 24, 1897. Number 19.
Photos by Lin
Bents Old Fort Holiday Celebration
December 3 –4, 2010
Witness for yourself the joys, pleasures and
pastimes of the 1840s at an isolated trading post.
The spirit of the season comes alive with wagon
rides, games, toy making and other holiday
festivities. The event begins Friday evening
December 3 with candlelight tours of the fort and
continues all through Saturday, December 4
culminating with another evening of candlelight
tours. For reservations for the evening tours
call (719) 383-5026.
http://www.santafetrailscenicandhistoricbyway.org/
bofholiday.html

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Mining The Web Central Region Library – Denver, Colorado
Mining History Research http://library.usgs.gov/denlib.html
This branch of the USGS Library collection covers all earth
by Lin
science topics, domestic and foreign, mineralogy; petrology,
If youʼre reading this article online, just click on the blue geochemistry, oil gas and coal; Bureau of Mines publications,
links to access the sites! including open files. Special collections include Geologic
Division field records materials; photographs taken during field
work or published in USGS publications. These special
collection items are no loaned.
With the Arkansas River
and Cache Creek closed for
the season and with your Colorado Ghost Towns
buckets of concentrates
empty, you may have time http://www.rockymountainprofiles.com/Colorado%20Ghost
on your hands until the next %20towns.htm
season opens. The digital Colorado's Ghost Towns, just plain old Ghost Towns, Mining
age allows you to explore towns, Gold Mines, Silver Mines, Cliff Dwellings, Indian Ruins,
the internet to gather Indian Cultural sites, Mining Camps, Old West History, Outlaws,
information for your Good Guys, Bad Guys, Gunfighters, Cowboys, Historical
explorations, eliminating Buildings. Check out some of the Colorado Ghost Town photos
unproductive searches in and pictures of Ghost Towns in some of our nearby states like
the field. With no muddy Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
creek beds, cold water,
pesky mosquitoes or high
altitudes to contend with Colorado Historical Newspaper Collection
you can explore at home. If
http://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org.
you donʼt have access to a
computer at home, you can Colorado's Historic Newspaper Collection is a searchable online
use computers at your local public library. If you havenʼt database that  includes Colorado's earliest historic newspapers. 
explored the Carnegie Library collections in Colorado Springs Early years of over 60 newspapers, including the Rocky
you are missing an opportunity! The staff is very helpful, and Mountain News, Boulder Camera, Colorado Chieftain are now
the first ten copies you make are free with additional copies available online.  The digital collection now contains over
costing only ten cents. You can also take your flash drive and 250,000 pages covering 1859 - 1924, and represents 56
download documents to review at a later date. One document I Colorado cities and 38 counties.   
reviewed was typed on “onion skin paper” -- boy did that bring
back the memories of using a typewriter in college! The Colorado Mining Fatalities (pre-1963)
Carnegie collections cannot be checked out and some Western History and Genealogy Denver Public Library
documents require special handling. I have listed a few sites to
get you started. Like everything, it is buyer beware, but through http://history.denverlibrary.org/research/mining/index.html
your search you should be able to acquire informative The State of Colorado has a rich history of mining which began
information. in the mid-1800s. Many books have been written about
Colorado's mining towns with the most noted authors being
Arthur Lakes Library John K. Aldrich, Robert L. Brown, Perry Eberhart, and George
R. Eicher.
http://library.mines.edu/Mining_History_Archive
In the mid-1800s there was no organized reporting of mine
The Archive supports study and research into the history of fatalities but in 1884 the death of 59 miners at the Crested Butte
mining, with emphasis on the U.S.  Rocky Mountain West, and coal mine in Gunnison County inspired the State of Colorado to
the history of the Colorado School of Mines. Subjects include pass legislation requiring mining companies to report their
mining engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy, accidents.
environment, and  aspects of the mining industry  including
economics,  commodities, transportation, law, education, Colorado Mining History in Pictures
labor, immigration and culture. http://www.miningbureau.com/
The Archive includes historical mining and engineering journals, Colorado mining  history in photographs and images.  The
acknowledged classics on mining practice, early Famous Keller Colorado Mining Photographic Collection.  
USGS  publications, accounts of mining and milling, and rare Preservation and presentation of Early prospecting and mining
books on the earth sciences. operations in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. On-line
Book Prep museum of western Colorado history through vintage
photographs.
http://www.bookprep.com/
It has been more than a decade since the 104th session of the
Search, find, preview and order new copies of rare, out-of-print U.S. Congress eliminated funding for the U.S. Bureau of Mines
and hard to find books on every topic imaginable. Place your (USBM). The USBM closure on March 30, 1996  abolished the
order and receive a printed and bound copy, delivered directly to Bureau. The agency served the nation since 1910. Prior to that
your doorstep. There are also thousands of books available for time, many of its operations were conducted under the aegis of
online reading free of charge. the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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Mining History Research, continued
Map and Download GPS Waypoints for 8437 Mines in
Colorado
http://www.expertgps.com/data/co/mines.asp
View GPS waypoints and tracklogs from any handheld GPS
receiver over aerial photos and US topographic maps.
Print maps of any mine in Colorado, view mines on USGS topo
maps and aerial photos, and send the mines as waypoints or
POIs directly to your GPS receiver. There is a 30 day free trial
you can use but this program requires a subscription after that.
Google Scholar and Google Books
http://scholar.google.com/ http://books.google.com/
Offers a quick bibliographical reference to scholarly books and
articles on practically any mining-related subject, past or
present, making it well worth exploring. Pre-1925 publications
are readable in “full view” with previews of other resources
available. Some resources can be linked to amazon.com for
purchase.
Mineral Identification
http://geology.csupomona.edu/alert/mineral/minerals.htm
Upon completing this exercise you will be able to identify many
of the common minerals. The next time you go hiking see if you
can recognize the minerals you have now learned to identify.
Detailed information on minerals.
Minerals Information
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/
Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand
for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S.
economy, the national security, and protection of the
environment.
Mining.com Library
http://library.mining.com/200/research/mining.history.aspx
Mining Artifacts and History
http://miningartifacts.homestead.com/
US collector's mining artifacts website.
National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections
http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/
A key starting place for locating primary source mining
collections at major archival institutions in the United
States. Choose the “Search the OCLC Catalog” link. While not
necessarily user friendly, this site searches catalog entries using
Library of Congress search terms which can prove difficult to pin
down specific mines or locations. The Library of Congress
provides a gateway for searching OCLC WorldCat (Manuscript
materials) -- nearly 1.5 million catalog records describing
archival and manuscript collections and individual manuscripts.
GPOC The Prospector’s Quill Vol. 37, No. 12
Public Lands for The People
http://www.plp2.org/
PLP was constructed for the purpose of representing all outdoor
user groups and individuals that are interested in keeping public
and private lands open to prospecting, mining, and outdoor
recreation on a non-discriminatory basis!
Relic Hunter
http://www.relic-hunting.com/
This is a free online Magazine called The Relic Hunter.
Rocky Mountain Online Archive
http://rmoa.unm.edu/index.php
The Rocky Mountain Online Archive is your source of
information about archival collections in Colorado, New Mexico
and Wyoming. Search the finding aids to discover what
historical materials are available for study and where those
collections are located.
The Ecology and Natural Resources Collection
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/EcoNatRes/Search.html
Brings together, in digital form, two categories of primary and
secondary publications: writings about research in ecology and
natural resources conducted by University of Wisconsin faculty
and staff; and unique or valuable titles in these fields held by the
University of Wisconsin Libraries.
The Mineralogy Database
http://webmineral.com/
It contains 4,714 individual mineral species descriptions with
links and a comprehensive image library.
Each mineral has a page linked to tables devoted to
crystallography, crystal structures, X-Ray powder diffraction,
chemical composition, physical and optical properties, Dana's
New classification, Strunz classification, mineral specimen
images, and alphabetical listings of mineral species. There also
are extensive links to other external sources of mineral data and
information.
Western Mining History
http://www.westernmininghistory.com/index.php
This site documents the historical, social, and political
landscape of the American West through a study of its mining
heritage. This is a huge and ongoing project with over 2000
images in the database.
Wikipedia
http://www.wikipedia.org/
Wikipedia is too valuable to overlook as informational and
bibliographic tools for mining history. It is a multilingual, web-
based, free-content encyclopedia.
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“On New Yearʼs Eve we thought we would have a watch meeting and celebrate in the old way. We loaded up our guns and pistols
with a heavy charge, so as to make all the noise we could, and as the old year passed and the new year came we let loose.”
Source: Recollections of W.H. Larimer, Dawson Scrapbooks, Vol. 4, p. 71, Colorado Historical Society.

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