Earl and Golda Chiles, 1971

File — Box: 2, Folder: 12

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

John McFarlane interviewed the Chiles family in Paradox, Colorado. Subjects: early claims and mines, arrowhead hunting, murder and the FBI, striking it rich, promotional schemes, entertainment, large companies and independent miners, Potash and Borax, tailings, expenses connected with drilling and mining (52 pages).

Dates

1971

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

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