Ms. Fernandez:
 
I would be very interested in receiving a copy of your report regarding arrastras.  We have an upcoming inventory project associated with an 1860 mining district in southern Nevada.  The proponents are aware of at least two arrastras in the project area, and they are convinced that they are Spanish in origin.  My mailing address:
 
William White
Senior Historical Archaeologist
Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV  89154
 
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
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Subject: Re: Arastras

we excavated a water-powered "improved" arrastra in the Sierra Nevada foothills which dated to circa 1900 as part of an evaluation of a historic mining district.  i would be happy to send you the report if you're interested.  what are you hoping to find?
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Date: Thursday, September 14, 2000 11:36 AM
Subject: Arastras

List Members:
 
Is anyone out there familiar with any reports dealing with mining arastras.  Thank you in advance......