Qualifications and testimonials from employers, 1868-1929
Scope and Contents
Education and employment (1868-1929), correspondence and testimonials, including: Union Pacific Railway Co. (1888), New Chimes Gold Mining Co. (1892), Silati River Gold Mining and Prospective Co. (1893-1907), Strong & Moore, Tramway, Railway and General Contractors (1897-1907), Oceana Minerals Co. at Silati Mine (1907), Ferreira Gold Mining Co. (1907), Harvey & Co., Engineers (1908), Salisbury and Jubilee Mine (1908), Warren Hill Syndicate (1915), The Village Main Reef Gold Mining Co. (1916); applications and final resignation (1929); copy testimonial relating to Smythe’s son (1925).
Dates
- Creation: 1868-1929
Creator
- From the Fonds: Smythe, John James Robert, fl 1892-1929 (mining engineer) (Person)
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Extent
1 collection (Loose sheets, paper) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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