Abstract The Owl Creek mining claim collection (1880s) contains hand-copied duplicates of letters between J. H. White and Felix Chapellet. The letters concern the operation and progress of the Owl Creek claim, tunnels built, lumber, and a discussion on selling the claim. Included in the collection are notes on ranches and other properties in the area, and a hand-drawn mine map. Owl Creek is located in Placer, California.