Mineral Hall Run by Ultra-Violet Products, the “Mineral Hall” operated in Frontierland between 1956 and 1963. The Hall sold mineral samples ranging between 10 and 50 cents in special containers with descriptions of the featured minerals. The “Mineral Hall” had a free exhibit showing a variety of minerals under black-light which would then give off a beautiful glow. The effect of UV light on minerals had been noticed since the 1800s, and this exhibit, like many early park exhibits, helped educate parks guests as well as entertain. Due to their small size and scarcity, very few complete examples of souvenirs from the “Mineral Hall” have survived and have become quite rare in the worlds of both Disneyana and mineral collecting.
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540. Souvenir Disneyland Gold Nuggets in Leather Pouch. (Disneyland, 1955) An early park souvenir, this leather pouch reads “Nuggets Souvenir from Disneyland 1955” on the front. Contains (3) gold-tone rocks. Measures 3”x4.5”. In good condition with minor discoloration. $200-$400
542. “Frontierland Gold” Resin Keychain with Real Gold Flakes. (Disneyland, 1950s) Reads “Frontierland Gold” in black over actual gold flakes under resin, with “Disneyland” marked on the back. Measures 1.25” in diameter and 0.5” thick. In good condition. $100-$200
541. “Mineral Land” Rocks and Minerals (Disneyland, 1950s) The Mineral Hall, run by Ultra-Violet Products, operated in Frontierland between 1956543. Disneyland “Fool’s Gold” Leather Pouch. (Disneyland, 1950s) An early 1963 and sold mineral samples ranging between 10 and 50 cents. This 25 park souvenir, this leather pouch reads “Fool’s Gold” on the front. Contains (7) cent “Bloodstone” comes in its original packaging with information about the small rocks. Measures 3.25”x4.5”. In good condition with minor discoloration. stone on the back. Measures 3.5”x2”. In good condition with some wear to the $200-$400 packaging. $100-$200 www.vegalleries.com 159