MOTHER LODE MINERAL SOCIETY

MODESTO, CA

Lathrop, CA The sun starts to set on a cool spring evening in Lathrop, CA at the former Southern Pacific Wye on the Fresno Sub. — Lathrop, CA Credit: ApproachAspect

Mother Lode Mineral Society is a non-profit organization based in Modesto, California, dedicated to the study and appreciation of minerals, gems, and fossils. The society was founded in 1959 and has been actively promoting the education and preservation of earth sciences for over 60 years.

The society offers a variety of activities and events for its members, including field trips to collect rocks, minerals, and fossils, monthly meetings featuring guest speakers and presentations, workshops, and exhibits. The society also participates in community events, such as the Stanislaus County Fair and local gem and mineral shows, where members showcase their collections and educate the public on the beauty and diversity of earth sciences.

Mother Lode Mineral Society's mission is to promote the study and appreciation of earth sciences through education, fellowship, and community outreach, and to encourage the responsible collection and preservation of minerals and fossils. The society welcomes anyone with an interest in the earth sciences, from beginners to experienced collectors, and provides a supportive and informative environment for members to learn and share their knowledge and passion for minerals, gems, and fossils.

MOTHER LODE MINERAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MODESTO CA. US MID #8400600844

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 42,700 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

BNSF 5072 Westbound A mixed manifest rolls through Modesto Amtrak Station under a beautiful cloudy winter sky after a storm rolled through Northern California.

BNSF 7207 South A southbound manifest passes through the Modesto Amtrak Station as clouds from a recent storm across Northern California start to break apart.

UP ILCSE The Los Angeles to Seattle Intermodal squeals through the Lathrop Wye on their way north. The crew is looking forward to a smooth run into Roseville this afternoon.

Tracy Turn at Lathrop The Tracy Turn symbol LRS54 comes off the Fresno Subdivision and onto the Tracy Sub. Taken in December 2023.

Rainbow over BNSF Manifest A rainbow forms over storm clouds from a recent rain storm moving through Northern California. I was busy shooting the train from the opposite angle when I turned around and quickly grabbed this shot. The clouds were wonderful on this December afternoon in Modesto.

Amtrak San Joaquin 710 As of recently, Amtrak San Joaquin trains 710 &amp; 719 between Oakland and Bakersfield, CA have been using the new Siemens Venture passenger cars. I photographed southbound train 710 at East Mariposa. In the background is the BNSF Mariposa Intermodal Facility. Lots of Amazon containers are being loaded onto double-stack wells.

Hoosier with cowlick amongst Brentwood corn Manteca, California

Sauces and whatnots Ramos Country Corner, Manteca, California

Contact MOTHER LODE MINERAL SOCIETY

MOTHER LODE MINERAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1263
MODESTO
CA
95353-1263

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MOTHER LODE MINERAL SOCIETY Information

MID #	8400600844
Name	MOTHER LODE MINERAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	237027003
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	61,330
REVENUE	42,700
LAT/LONG	37.644607, -121.002159
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 099 US Census Tract: 001800 US Census Block: 2028