The Mining Industry in the Territory of Alaska: During the Calendar Year 1916

From Introduction: "The year 1916 broke all previous records of mineral production in the Territory. As a consequence, there has been a noteworthy increase in the number of mines in active operation or under development, though the greater part of the increased output is the result of greater a...

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Main Author: Smith, Sumner S.
Other Authors: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: United States. Government Printing Office. 1917
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc12837/
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Summary:From Introduction: "The year 1916 broke all previous records of mineral production in the Territory. As a consequence, there has been a noteworthy increase in the number of mines in active operation or under development, though the greater part of the increased output is the result of greater activity at mines already producing rather than of opening new mines.The Territorial inspector covered the districts from Fairbanks to Nome and the Federal Inspector covered those of southeastern and southwestern Alaska."