V53   RHODOCHROSITE: RED TREASURE OF THE ROCKIES: THE STORY OF THE SWEET HOME MINE  DVD Interviews with key people, historic photographs, graphics and computer animations help this video document the story of the Sweet Home Mine from its beginning as a modest 1870s silver mine, through the decades of ups and downs, until its eventual rebirth as a  world renowned source of beautiful rhodochrosite crystals. Cameras go inside the Sweet Home Mine to bring you up-close mining action. A “super” DVD ! $25.95 postpaid.

 H26  THE EFFECTS OF THE CIVIL WAR ON MINING IN MICHIGAN by Lewis Beeson & Victor F. Lemmer, 2004. (Republished) This manuscript is nicely documented with reference notes and covers Michigan’s mining of copper, iron and salt. 33 pages, soft cover. $7.95 postpaid.

H284  A ROOM FOR THE SUMMER, ADVENTURE, MISADVENTURE AND SEDUCTION IN THE MINES OF THE COEUR D’ ALENE by Fritz Wolf, 2004. The author takes the reader on a memorable journey into the rough-and-tumble world of hard rock mining, recounting his experiences both above and below ground as an apprentice engineer during the late 1950s. Great reading! 264 pages, illustrations, hard cover, dust jacket. $31.95 postpaid.

 H859  ISHPEMING’S SALISBURY MINE: THE COMPLETE STORY OF A MICHIGAN, UPPER PENINSULA IRON ORE MINE by Robert Dobson, 2004. 65 pages, photos, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.

H325  GOLD PANNER’S GUIDE TO THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA by Tom Bohmker, 2005. This new edition of the 1978 favorite, until now long out-of-print, has additional new chapters on understanding mine geology and use of metal detectors for surface gold detection. Eight maps detail placer mining areas, location of major hard rock lode mines, as well as text with gold rush to 1930s to modern mining history as well as prospecting instructions. 65 pages, maps, soft cover, spiral binding. $19.95 pp.

 H843   GOLD IN IDAHO by W.W. Stanley. Reprint of the 1946 edition. This reprint contains some 28 maps, county production records, text and detailed references. It is still the best Idaho gold book available, now with some 55 pages, including a new color picture section and mining news. 55 pages, photos, soft cover, spiral binding. $10.95 postpaid.

H718  THE ELUSIVE POCKET GOLD OF SOUTH WESTERN OREGON by Tom Bohmker, 2005. This book contains 83 pages and includes many illustrations of underground workings; geologic conditions forming high grade gold deposits are included with technical knowledge into this one reference book. This valuable information is interwoven with history, accounts of “old time” pocket hunters and stories of interest to the arm chair historian. 83 pages, illustrations, soft cover, spiral binding. $19.50 postpaid.

 H400A TAILINGS FROM THE GOLDEN WEST by Miles J. Mitchell, 1968. The rich gold discoveries detailed in this book will inspire the reader to seek out new gold deposits, armed with the geologic clues included in these pages. Includes chapters on Arizona Gold, The Lost Dutchman Mine, The Mother Lode, Klamath Channel Gold, etc. 176 pages, soft cover $16.50 postpaid.

 H576  GEM MINERALS OF IDAHO by John A. Beckwith. Perhaps no other part of the world has experienced more gem  mineral- forming forces than Idaho. The geology of the region makes it a rock hound  paradise. Includes field trip maps. 129 pages, illustrations, maps, index, soft cover. $11.95 postpaid.

 H745  THE DREDGE AND ITS GALLERY by T. Kilgore Splake, 2005. One of the most attention-getting copper mining reminders of Michigan’s copper mining is the old mining dredge resting against the Torch Lake shoreline, between the village of Tamarack and Mason on highway M-26. In 1931 C&H Mining Company had Bucyrus-Erie Co. of Milwaukee build the dredge. This book is a photo essay about the dredge today. Color photos, soft cover. Limited printing of 285 copies, each numbered. A unique book! $17.95 postpaid. (Limited number of copies available)

 C&H1  C&H LAB CRUSHED COPPER ORE SAMPLES – These test samples are rarely seen today! The copper ore was crushed to different sizes so metallurgical tests could be performed in Calumet & Hecla’s laboratory. The ore samples are stored in round wooden containers, approximately 1 7/8” dia. x     1 ¼” high with cover on. A code number is written on each box. The wood containers are really neat? $15.95 postpaid. (Only a few are available) 

PCF  MINNESOTA MINING AND ORE TRANSPORTATION POSTCARD FOLDER. Includes 20 color photos of mining scenes and ore shipping in a folder with a narrative about Minnesota mining and ore transportation. Excellent condition. $5.95 (One available)

 H702  RIDING THE HIGH WIRE: AERIAL MINE TRAMWAYS IN THE WEST by Robert A. Trennert, 2001. RIDING THE HIGH WIRE is the first comprehensive history of aerial mine tramways in the American West. 176 pages, 40 b & w photos, 5 line drawings, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.

 H179  FORTUNES FROM THE EARTH by Patricia Roppel, 1991. The mining industry in Alaska is not only mining gold, but also molybdenum, silver, nickel, copper and other base minerals. The history of the early turn-of-last century claims and mines have been recorded in this book, including individual histories of the mines that produced ore commercially. Well detailed and organized with excellent black & white photos and maps. 152 pages, large size, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid. 

H774  OPAL ADVENTURES by Paul B. Downing. One of the most complete books on opal and opal mining that you will read. Contains information on the first Australian opal mines and history of Lightning Ridge. Sixty-seven color and black & white photographs. 234 pages, hard cover. $19.95 plus $2.00 shipping. 

H400b  GOLD PANNER’S GUIDE TO RECREATIONAL MINING AT THE BOHEMIA, SOUTH UMPQUA & COW CREEK AREA, OREGON by Tom Bohmker, 2005. An experienced and professional gold miner shares advice, history, personal experience to help you mine your own gold on sites set aside for recreational mining. Large size, map, photos, soft cover, spiral binding. $9.95 postpaid. 

HBC  HERCULES BLASTING CAP BOX – Yellow with black lettering, 100 No. 6 Blasting Caps. Hercules Powder Co., Inc. Wilmington, Delaware, USA with logo. Heavy cardboard with black metal reinforced corners. Like new condition. $15.95 postpaid. 

H771  OLIVER’S IRON MEN by Bruce K. Cox, 2005. The author includes a brief history of the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of Andrew Carnegie’s iron empire and later part of United States Steel Corporation. Oliver came to the Gogebic Range in 1897 and operated  most of the major mines in and near Ironwood, Michigan. This book gives some of the background on Elbert Gary, president of U.S. Steel, and the annual awards given to longtime employees. Includes short biographies of seven men who worked for the company for 50 years or more. 50 pages, illustrations, large size, soft cover, spiral binding. $15.95 postpaid. 

H89   GOLD TOWN TO GHOST TOWN: THE STORY OF SILVER CITY, IDAHO by Julia Conway Welch.

This book chronicles the story of the most fabulous of ghost towns, Silver City, Idaho. Excellent photographs and a great map of the mining district. 128 pages, 54 photographs, 4 maps, index, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid.

FC1 FLOAT COPPER – This is a “super” float copper from Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, weighing 4 ¾ pounds. The float copper is approx. 8”long x 4” wide at the widest point. This float copper combines areas of green patina along with areas of polished copper. Very attractive specimen! $85.00 postpaid.

H180  ADVENTURE MINING COMPANY SINCE 1850 by Dianne R. Portfleet, 2005. This is a well written and documented book that tells the history of the Adventure Mine, located in Greenland, Michigan. This copper mine dates back to 1850. From 1850 through the 1920’s The Adventure Mining Company removed thousands of tons of pure native copper and silver. Large size, 300 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.

 H258  RUBY, ARIZONA: MINING, MAYHEM, AND MURDER by Bob Ring, 2005. The complete history of Ruby, Arizona from the Oro Blanco Mining District of Southern, Arizona. 260 pages, 115 photos, 10 maps, 9 charts and tables, soft cover. $24.95 postpaid.  

 H784  A CONCISE HISTORY OF MINE HOISTING by Paul Mogensen and Ed Hunter, 2002.This excellent book covers mine hoisting from its earliest beginnings through Winfield Scott Stratton’s Independence Hoist. Large size, great illustrations and sketches, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid.

 H262  MAKE IT PAY! GOLD DREDGE #4 KLONDIKE, YUKON, CANADA by David Neufeld & Patrick Habiluk. An interesting history of the world’s largest wooden-hulled gold dredge. Large size, 52 pages, 155 photos, soft cover. $10.75 postpaid.

 H504  COLLECTING FLUORESCENT MINERALS by Stuart Schneider, 2004. This is one of the most beautiful books that you will see! 192 pages, 846 color photos, large size, soft cover. $32.95 postpaid.

 MIMP MARQUETTE IRON MINING PARTNERSHIP: REPUBLIC, MICHIGAN (O.P). In 1952, construction of the facilities was started and by 1956 production was underway. The solid vertical wall of this open pit iron ore mine extended one-half mile and rose 600 feet above the pit floor. This mine is no longer in operation. An informative publication full of color photos. Soft cover. $6.95 postpaid.

 C&H2 CALUMET & HECLA COPPER ASH TRAY – 4” in diameter, C & H letters are cast in the bottom of the ashtray. Letters approximately 5/8” high. Good condition. $45.00 postpaid. (One available)

 H160  THE SALOON ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINING FRONTIER by Elliott West, 1996. A really interesting book that examines the saloon in one part of the far Western frontier, the mining town of the Rocky Mountains. You will enjoy reading this book! 197 pages, illustrations, soft cover. $14.00 postpaid.

 H145  COPPER COUNTRY POSTCARDS: A VIEW OF THE PAST FROM THE KEWEENAW PENINSULA by Nancy Ann Sanderson, 2005. This book gives a glimpse of what the Copper Country was like in the first half of the twentieth century. The book contains just under three hundred postcards featuring a variety of topics: mining, mills, machinery, the strike of 1913, towns, etc. 176 pages, hard cover. $27.95 postpaid.

 V45   VIDEO – THE MAGIC OF HOMESTAKE by Historical Footprints. Here is an excellent video that provides an overview of the famous Homestake Gold Mine located in Lead, South Dakota. This is a video that you will want to add to your mining history library. VHS $22.95 postpaid. Also available in DVD format. V47 $23.95 postpaid.

 U526  USED BOOK – THE HARDROCK MINERS: A HISTORY OF THE MINING LABOR MOVEMENT IN THE AMERICAN WEST 1863-1893 by Richard E. Lingenfelter, 1974. This well written book traces the history of the labor movement in the hard rock mines of the West through three decades, from the founding of the first miners’ union on the Comstock Lode in 1863 to the federation of the western miners’ unions in 1893. 278 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $20.00 postpaid. (One available)

 WHAT’S HOT?  In past Newsletters, the following books were top sellers.

 H767  FROZEN GOLD: A TREATISE ON EARLY KLONDIKE MINING TECHNOLOGY, METHODS AND HISTORY by John A. Gould, 2001. Large size, 112 pages, 108 photos, drawings, maps, soft cover. $12.95 postpaid.              

 CM43   THE MINERAL RANGE RAILROAD by Clarence J. Monette, Revised 2004. This revised edition includes 144 pages, excellent photos, soft cover. The Mineral Range Railroad began in 1872 and was an important railroad for the “Copper Country” mines. $8.75 postpaid.

 H885  MISSOURI MINING HERITAGE GUIDE by John Park, 2005. This book has been described as “The only up to date, carefully researched guide to Missouri mining history”. 279 pages, 160 photographs ,103 maps, soft cover, comb binding. $22.95 pp.

 C&HL CALUMET & HECLA PADLOCK WITH KEY – Brass padlock with key. Stamped on the front of the padlock is a large C & H. Below the C&H is lettered Surface Trade along with an arrow and the lettering XLCR across the arrow. The reverse side has an I.D. number. Excellent condition. $85.00 postpaid. (One available)

 CM53  CLIFTON AND THE CLIFF MINE by Clarence J. Monette, 1999. The Cliff Mine was organized in 1844. It was the first copper mine opened in the Lake Superior District since the pre-historic days of the mound builders and the first mine to pay a dividend from Lake Superior copper. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $6.75 postpaid.

 WC3  MINERAL DEPOSITS OF IRELAND WALL CHART, 1984. Multi-color, size approximately 16 ½” wide x 23 ½” high. Mineral deposits are coded by color. Includes a key to mineral deposits. Good condition. Mailed postpaid in a mailing tube. $11.95 postpaid. (One  available)

 H870  CARBIDE LIGHT: THE LAST FLAME IN AMERICAN MINES by David Thorpe, 2006. If you are interested in mining lamps, you will want a copy of this book. 275 pages, with approximately 650 illustrations. Approx. two thirds of the illustrations are in color. Hard cover. A “super” book. $79.95 plus $3.00 shipping.

 H19   A LOOK AT THE ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITIES OF THE QUINCY MINING COMPANY by Quincy Mine Hoist Association. An informative book that documents the historically important drawings of the various Quincy Mine buildings such as the No. 2 Shaft Rock house, No. 2 Hoist House and Engine, Quincy Smelting Works, etc. Large size, full of drawings, soft cover. $10.00 postpaid.

 CM52  KEWEENAW CENTRAL RAILROAD AND THE CRESTVIEW RESORT by Clarence J. Monette, 1997. The Keweenaw Copper Company acquired the charter and shares of the Lac La Belle and  Calumet Railroad Company. Not only was this railroad important to the mines, but also for passengers. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $6.75 postpaid.

 BILL MANN’S GUIDES TO INTERESTING AND MYSTERIOUS SITES IN THE MOJAVE AND CALICOS. A one-of-a-kind guidebook series to the California Mojave backcountry from desert explorer and prospector, Bill  Mann. Covering hundreds of sites, with photos from the past and present, these guides will lead you to fascinating and historical places that few people know about. Includes GPS coordinates and vehicle requirements for all locations as well as color photos of most sites. $19.95 each. Please add $2.50 to your total order for these books for shipping. 

BM1  GUIDE TO 50 INTERESTING AND MYSTERIOUS SITES IN THE MOJAVE VOL. 1,  88 pages.

BM2  GUIDE TO 50 INTERESTING AND MYSTERIOUS SITES IN THE MOJAVE VOL. 2,  95 pages.

BM3  GUIDE TO THE CALICOS: GHOST MINING CAMPS AND SCENIC AREAS VOL. 3,  120 pages.

BM4  GUIDE TO THE REMOTE AND MYSTERIOUS SALINE VALLEY VOL. 4,  116 pages.

BM5  GUIDE TO THE BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC LUCERNE VALLEY AND VICINITY,VOL. 5,  124 pages.

 H481  CALIFORNIA GHOST TOWN TRAILS by Broman & Leadabrand. Best-selling guide showing the best-known ghost towns in the state. Detailed maps, interesting facts and historical data. Illustrated, 128 pages, soft cover. $9.50 postpaid.

 H838  DEATH VALLEY TO YOSEMITE: FRONTIER MINING CAMPS & GHOST TOWNS by Beldon & Dedecker, 2003. Daring pioneers left their families and homes to cross a continent in search of gold. To reach the gold fields they had to cross a landscape unlike anything they had ever seen before. From the Mojave Desert to the crest of the Sierra Nevada they created mining camps, found gold and discovered a new life. 192 pages, photos, s.c. $16.95 pp

.CM18  A BRIEF HISTORY OF AHMEEK, MICHIGAN by Clarence Monette, 1981. Ahmeek was first settled in 1902 when the Ahmeek Mine was opened. Lots of historical information and photos of the mine and town. 103 pages, soft cover. $4.50 postpaid.

 CM19  ALL ABOUT MANDAN, MICHIGAN by Clarence Monette, 2005. The Michigan ghost town of  Mandan, Michigan was the home of the Mandan Mine and its neighbor, the Medora Mine. The original Mandan Company was organized on March 9, 1863. This book has been updated and enlarged. Lots of old photos with an interesting text. 144    pages, photos, soft cover. $8.50 postpaid.

 CM32  EARLY RED JACKET AND CALUMET IN PICTURES VOL. 1 by Clarence Monette, 1988. This book is filled with old photos of the famous Red Jacket Shaft, Calumet & Hecla facilities, views of Red Jacket & Calumet. An interesting book. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $6.50 postpaid.

 H100   THE GREAT PIKES PEAK GOLD RUSH by Robert L. Brown. Colorado’s Pikes Peak Gold Rush was an event of enormous social and cultural significance, changing the basic economy and lifestyle of the entire region. Pikes Peak became synonymous with the wild westward rush that ensued. 140 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid.

 H321  GHOST TOWNS OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES by Robert L. Brown. This book features information and travel directions for sixty of Colorado’s ghost towns and mining camps. There is an informal history of each town, along with early and contemporary photographs to aid in site identification. 401 pages, 136 photos, map, index, soft cover. $19.95 postpaid.

 RGS5 THE RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN RAILROAD – RICO AND THE MINES by Collman, McCoy, & Graves. This volume begins with how the mining town of Rico, Colorado was formed. As mining paid off the RGS was built to Rico. The mining branch to Black Hawk and Enterprise is covered with maps and pictures. Contained on the 496 pages are 350 black & white views and 50 color pictures. Hardcover. A beautiful book! $75.00 postpaid.

 RGS2 THE R.G.S. STORY: TELLURIDE, PANDORA AND THE MINES by Collman,McCoy, & Graves. Telluride was reached by rail in 1890, and the mining town is covered block-by-block as it grew and prospered. Maps illustrate the growth of Telluride, the rich mining district and railroad facilities. This volume includes 496 pages, 50 maps, 80 full-color views and 416 black & white photos. Hardcover, dust jacket. $75.00 postpaid.

 RGS11 THE R.G.S. STORY: DURANGO AND THE PERINS PEAK BRANCH by McCoy, Collman & Mcleod. Finally, gold and silver ore could be shipped out of the San Juan Region by railroad, lowering freight rates. Smelters sprang up almost immediately at Durango. 376 pages, 321 black & white photos, 17 full color photos along with 26 detailed maps. Hardcover, dust jacket. Another beautiful book! $75.00 postpaid.

 RGS9  THE R.G.S. STORY: OVER THE BRIDGES -  GRADY TO DURANGO by Cook, McCoy & Collman. Presents this colorful region in southwestern Colorado. This volume follows the RGS to Durango. Action views portray Cima and the May Day Branch, where gold ore was mined. Contains 416 pages, with 350 black & white pictures and 54 full color views. Hardcover, dust jacket. $75.00 postpaid.

 RGS3 THE R.G.S. STORY: OVER THE BRIDGES – VANCE JUNCTION TO OPHIR by Collman, McCoy & Graves. A detailed description of Ophir Loop is included, featuring the mining town of old Ophir with the mining industries of Alta and Matterhorn. 32 detailed maps, 354 black & white photos and 77 full-color views, 496 pages, hardcover, dust jacket. $75.00 postpaid. 

RGS12 THE R.G.S. STORY: LOCOMOTIVES AND ROLLING STOCK by McCoy, Collman, Ehernberger and Bradford, 2006. This volume concentrates on the locomotives and rolling stock purchased or leased to keep trains running. A truly beautiful 416-pages book featuring 490 black & white pictures and 17 historic full color photographs. Includes 47 drawings of locomotives and cars. Hardcover, dust jacket. $75.00 postpaid.