Sara Sheen

This document is a transcript of a speaker series presentation by Joe Ellis concerning the archives and restoration project at the Carissa Mine and South Pass City. The presentation details the historical background of the mine and city, the challenges faced during the restoration, and the crucial role of various archival resources, including scientific data, visual records, written documents, and oral histories, in guiding the project. The overarching goal of the restoration is to preserve and interpret the site as a historic entity for public education, moving forward from its past as a gold mining operation.