Soda Lakes, 1875-1887
Part of collection: Lammot du Pont, Sr., papers (0384)
Dates
- Creation: 1875-1887
Scope and Contents
Other mining papers describe du Pont's search for soda deposits of soda, sulfur, and saltpeter to manufacture gunpowder. These papers contain analyses of samples, reports on claims, and correspondence, including mentions of interactions with Indigenous Americans. These papers include letters written by frontiersman Boney Earnest (1845-1933).
Extent
From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository