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Firminia “The Copper Queen” Sarras
Fermina Sarras (1840-1915), who was born in Nicaragua, came to Nevada as a prospector in an age when ladies didn’t wear pants, let alone wander around the desert alone in search of veins of ore. But she was dressed for success: she struck it rich as the “Copper Queen,” and the town of Mina, Nevada, is named for her.
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CQHQ Doins, Sept. 26 – 28, 6030 (2025 C.E.)
In case you missed it: Time for a party at CQHQ – Copper Queen HeadQuarters. Rumor has it this is the first overnight Doins actually held on the Copper Queen-owned[…]
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GoFundMe Wabuska Building fund.
Our chapter has been fortunate enough to have a historical building given to the chapter in Wabuska, NV. The building started as E.P. Lovejoy, General Merchandise and Produce in 1881.[…]
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