Name/Title
Ernie's Gold: A Prospector's TaleEntry/Object ID
2021.949.01Tags
Mining History, Mining Industry, Gold Mining, Prospecting History, Kirkland Lake, OntarioScope and Content
Book discussing the history of mining in Kirkland Lake.Context
It takes the perspective of Ernie Martin, who came to Canada from Staffordshire England. Martin moved to Kirkland Lake and began working with Harry Oakes. The two worked together and became prospecting partners looking for a gold vein so a mine could be created. The mine became a booming business.Collection
Mining HistoryCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsArchive Details
Creator
General Store Publishing HouseDate(s) of Creation
circa 1950Primary Language
EnglishArchive Items Details
Title
Ernie's Gold: A Prospector's TaleDescription
Book discussing the history of mining in Kirkland Lake.Creator
Brian MartinDate(s) of Creation
2011Subjects
History, Prospecting, Gold mining, MiningEthnography
Cultural Region
Town
Renfrew, OntarioState/Province
OntarioCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Item Number (Assigned from FileMaker)Other Number
32743Number Type
ISBN NumberOther Number
978-1-926962-15-3Dimensions
Width
8-1/2 inLength
8-1/2 inLocation
Location
Wall
Mining History SectionRoom
Dale Wilson Reference LibraryBuilding
NORMHC Heritage Centre, Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre* Untyped Location
Capreol, OntarioCategory
StorageDate
February 2, 2022Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
Feb 2, 2022Examined By
Kat BezaireMaterials
paper, ink, plastic, bindingProvenance
Provenance Detail
Mining HistoryProvenance Detail
North Bay MuseumOwner/Agent
North Bay MuseumPlace
City
North Bay, OntarioState/Province
OntarioCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaAcquisition Method
GiftNotes
Donated on July 14th, 2021 by the North Bay MuseumGeneral Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Originally cataloged on August 4th, 2021 by Kat Bezaire, re-cataloged on February 2, 2022 by Kat BezaireCreated By
normhclibrary@gmail.comCreate Date
February 2, 2022Updated By
normhclibrary@gmail.comUpdate Date
February 2, 2022