Sierra Leone Mining Papers, 1936 - 1938
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, reports and notes relating to Lanning's employment with Gold & Base Metal Mines of Nigeria Limited. They discuss his work as a prospector and surveyor working in Makele, Makari and on and around the Pampana River. Subjects include pay, accommodation, colleagues, road and camp organisation, drilling, dredging, soil samples, gold production, the supervision of labour, and mining prospects (50 sheets).
Dates
- Creation: 1936 - 1938
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 file(s) (1 file) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
fair condition
Finding aid date
2014-05-20 12:08:59+00:00
Repository Details
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