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Description
Film about the New Almaden Quicksilver Mines, originally produced by Channel 11. Mention is given to the history of quicksilver in the town of New Almaden, and a history of the town is given as well, including notes on historic buildings in town, how the Bank of America started here, and mention of "English Town" and "Mexican Town." Finally, the film travels inside the mine tunnels, showing the process of mining.
Type
moving image
Format
Print Sound Black and White 16mm film
Form/Genre
Nonfiction films
Extent
1 Reel of 1
Identifier
1975-41 casjhsj_000081
Language
English
Subject
Mercury mines and mining--California
Place
Santa Clara County (Calif.) New Almaden Mines (Calif.)
Provenance
History San Jose California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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