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California Audiovisual Preservation Project (CAVPP)
Film about the New Almaden Quicksilver Mines, originally produced by Channel 13. 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.

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Title
Quicksilver
Creator
History San Jose
Link to Content
View online for California audiovisual preservation project. Freely available.
Full Collection Name
California Audiovisual Preservation Project
Type
Video
Extent
1 Reel of 1
Other Physical Details
Film: 16mm
Dimensions
25 minutes
Language
English
Archive
The Library
Note
Print
Sound
Black and White
Coverage
Santa Clara County (Calif.); New Almaden Mines
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Open access content
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