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      Mine Prospecting: a Bibliography

Books

Concentrator. Twin Falls, Idaho, 1986, Wayne Anderson. RNW 622.32 Anderso

 Ballard, Samuel Milroy. Geology and Gold Resources of Boise Basin, Boise County, Idaho. Moscow: University of Moscow, 1924. RNW 551 IDLB No. 9 LOC

 Bennett, Earl H.  Mining, Minerals, and the Environment in Idaho, 1997. Moscow, Idaho, Idaho Geological Survey. 1997.  RNW 333.85 Bennett 1997

 Best Management Practice for Mining in Idaho.  Boise, Idaho: Idaho Dept of Lands, Bureau of Minerals. 1992. RNW 622.068 BMPS 1992 v. 092

Bolino, August C. The Role of Mining in the Economic Development of Idaho Territory. Moscow, Idaho, 1960. RNW 622 B638R

Boericke, William Fay.  Prospecting and Operating Small Gold Placers. New York, London, J. Wiley & Sons, inc. ; Chapman & Hall, limited, 1936. 622.34  Boerick 2nd ed.

Cumulative Index to the Annual Reports of the Mining Industry of Idaho, 1899-1937. Boise, Idaho: Boise Public Library, 1984. RNW 622 Cumulat LOC v.1-5.

Delorenzo,  Lois M.  Gold Fever and the Art of Panning and Sluicing. Baldwin Park , CA : Gem  Guides Book Co. 1970. 622.1841 Deloren

Ettinger, L.J. The Idaho Prospector’s Guide to Gold. Challis, Idaho: L.J. Ettinger. 1981. 612.1841 Ettinge

Ettinger, L.J. The Idaho Prospector’s Guide to Locating Mining Claims  and Obtaining Permits and Licenses: with Necessary Forms.  Challis, Idaho: L.J. Ettinger.1981. 346.796 Ettinge

Gardner, Eugene Delos. Guide to Prospecting for Lode Gold. U. S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, 1950. GOV DOC  I 28.27:7535

Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology, 1978. RNW 553.41  Idaho Gaston  1978 Map Cabinet.

Gustafson, Jon. Mining Districts of the State of Idaho. Moscow: Idaho Geological Survey, 1987. rev. ed. RNW MAP 622.2097 Idaho Gustafs 1987

Idaho Gemstone, Rock, and Recreational Mining Guide. Moscow, Idaho: Idaho Geological Survey. 1993 RNW 553.8 Idaho

Idaho Information Guide:  Locating Mining Claims Idaho State Office, BLM RNW 346.0467 IDAHO I 1990

Idaho Inspector if Mines. Annual Report of the Mining Industry of Idaho. Boise,  RNW 622  Idla (Year).

Kathan, Melvin L. Panning Gold for Fun and Profit Portland, OR, 1973, M. Kathan.  RNW 622.1841 Kathan

Laws Governing the Staking and Filing of Mining Claims in Idaho. Moscow, Idaho: Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology, Dept. of Lands, 1982.  346.796 Idaho

Lindgren , Waldemar. Gold and Silver Veins of Silver City,  De Lamar,  and Other Mining Districts of Idaho. Washingthon, DC, GPO,1900. L RNW 553.41 L634G LOC

Mineral Resources of the Little Owyhee River Wilderness Study Area, Owyhee County, Idaho. Menlo Park, CA, U.S Geological Survey. 1986.  RNW 557.3 Mineral

The Miner’s Guide of the State of Idaho Idaho Inspector of Mines

RNW 622 IDLMIN LOC

Mitchell, Victoria E. Geologic Map of the Boise Quadrangle, Idaho. Moscow: Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology, 1979.  RNW MAP  557.9628 BOISE MITCHEL 1979

Mitchell, Victoria E. Mining Properties in the Mines and Prospects Series Map Series for Idaho. Moscow, Idaho, Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology.  1982.  RNW 551 Mines

Ore Deposits of the Western States. Rocky Mountain Fund Series

RNW 553.1 AM35

Ream, Lanny R.  The Gem and Minerals Collector’s Guide to  Idaho. Baldwin Park, CA:  Gem Guides  Book Co., 2000.  549.9796 Ream 2000

Robbins, Jim.  Idaho Information Guide: Locating Mining Claims. Boise, Idaho: Idaho State Office. BLM 1990 RNW 346.0467 Idaho I 1990.

Staley, W.W.  Elementary Methods of Placer Mining. Moscow, University of Idaho, 1934. RNW 622.2927 Staley 1934.

Savage, Carleton Norman.  Geology and Mineral Resources of Ada and Canyon Counties.  Moscow: Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology, 1958. RNW 553 Idaho No.3  LOC

Savage, Carleton Norman.  Geology and Mineral Resources of Gem and Payette Counties.  Moscow: Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology,  1961. RNW 553 Idaho No. 4  LOC

Staley, W.W. Gold in Idaho. Moscow: University of Idaho, 1946. 622 ST16G

Staley, W.W. Gold in Idaho. Moscow: University of Idaho, 1946. 622 ST16G

Staley, W.W. Prospecting and Developing a Small Mine. Moscow, Idaho, 1961. 551 ID1B No. 20

Strowd, William B.  Mines and Prospects of the Jordan Valley Quadrangle, Idaho. Moscow, Idaho, Idaho Bureau of Mines and Geology, 1981.  RNW 551 Mines

West, John M. How to Mine and Prospect for Placer Gold U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Mines GOV DOC I 28.27: 8517

Newspapers

 The Mining Record  (Current issue on 3rd floor of Library)

Web Sites

 Idaho Mining Association http://www.idahomining.org

Idaho State Historical Society – Reference Series http://www.idahohistory.net/reference_series.html

U.S. Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management – Idaho http://www.id.blm.gov/  This site provides information on how to locate and file a mining claim in Idaho.

Idaho Geological Survey – Mines and Minerals.  http://www.idahogeology.org/Services/MinesAndMinerals/AnnualReview.htm  Annual report of the Idaho Mining Industry.

The Idaho Pamphlet File also contains clippings on mines and mining in Idaho. Folders are filed under Mining-History and also by specific mines or mining districts, e.g.  Blackbird Mine or Atlanta Mining District.

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