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Mining (Visions of Idaho)

A look at the history of Idaho's first major industry.

Aired 08/01/1992 | Rating TV-G

Scout-History

Mining (Visions of Idaho)

Special | 14m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at the history of Idaho's first major industry.

Take a look at the history of mining in Idaho, starting with the discovery of gold in the 1860s. Mining in Idaho includes silver, lead, copper, phosphates, uranium and many other minerals. Mining was Idaho's first major industry and it faces many new challenges today.

Aired 08/01/1992 | Rating TV-G

Scout-History is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV

Scout-History

Mining (Visions of Idaho)

Special | 14m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Take a look at the history of mining in Idaho, starting with the discovery of gold in the 1860s. Mining in Idaho includes silver, lead, copper, phosphates, uranium and many other minerals. Mining was Idaho's first major industry and it faces many new challenges today.

Aired 08/01/1992 | Rating TV-G

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Scout-History is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV

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