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1Author:  Comstock, Theo. B. (Theodore Bryant), 1849-1915.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Theodore Bryant Comstock Letter Books 1898-1902 ead 
 Date(s):  1898-1902 
 Abstract:  Theodore B. Comstock, 1849-1915, was a professional geologist, mining engineer and consultant. He was an assistant state geologist of Texas, Head of The University of Arizona School of Mines, and first president of The University of Arizona, 1894-1895. Holograph letters to R. J. Ferguson and F. T. Blandy, local superintendents, mostly about operations of the Elkhart Mine, Chloride, Mohave County, Arizona, to the British Syndicate owners of the mine. Includes letters of chief clerk M. P. Dodge. Also includes letters about Prescott Development Syndicate, the Security Mining and Development Syndicate, the Mineral Hill Copper Syndicate (mainly pp. 401-451) and other mine enterprises mostly in Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Copper mines and mining -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Gold mines and mining -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Mohave County -- History. | Silver mines and mining -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. 
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2Author:  Tenney, J. B. (James Brand), 1884-1959Requires cookie*
 Title:  History of Mining in Arizona, 1927-1929 ead 
 Date(s):  1927-1929 
 Abstract:  James Brand (J.B) Tenney, 1884-1959, was an assistant geologist for the Arizona Bureau of Mines. This collection is a Typescript of Arizona mining history, chiefly covers the period from 1849 to 1930. Edited and prepared from Mr. Tenney's original manuscript by the Special Collections Division, University of Arizona Library, 1959-1960. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mineral industries -- Arizona -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Ajo Region -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Bisbee Region -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Clifton Region -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Globe Region -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Directories. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Jerome -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Morenci Region -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Superior Region -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Tombstone Mining District -- History. 
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3Author:  Mammoth Miners Memorial Oral History Project and Renee Ross.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Mammoth Miners Memorial oral history collection 2003-2004 ead 
 Date(s):  2003-2004 
 Abstract:  The Mammoth Miners Memorial Oral History Collection memorializes the experiences of underground copper miners in the Mammoth, Arizona area and particularly workers in the San Manuel Mine. Contains audio cassettes of recorded interviews with former miners of the San Manuel mine near Mammoth, Arizona. Also included are the transcripts of these tapes. Renee Ross, project manager of the Mammoth Miners Memorial Oral History Project interviews former miners on topics such as folklore, women in mining, pay, safety, administration, strikes and others. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Copper miners -- Arizona -- San Manuel -- Interviews. | Copper miners -- History -- Sources. | Copper mines and mining -- Arizona -- History -- 20th century. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- 20th century. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- San Manuel -- History. | Oral history -- Arizona -- San Manuel. 
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4Author:  Poindexter, Charles L.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Charles L. Poindexter Notebook 1901-1905? ead 
 Date(s):  1901-1905? 
 Abstract:  Charles L. Poindexter was a mining engineer in Tombstone, Arizona. The collection includes a photocopy of notes relating to mine construction and operation, financial and surveying matters, assay reports, chiefly of the Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company, Ltd. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Copper mines and mining -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Cochise County -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. 
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5Author:  Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Correspondence of Benjamin Silliman, 1875-1884 ead 
 Date(s):  1875-1884 
 Abstract:  Benjamin Silliman, 1816-1885, was a chemist and a professor at Yale, from 1853. He was the son of Benjamin Silliman, also a chemist, geologist, and Yale professor, 1802-1852. The collection contains letters from George A. Treadwell and others, relating to mining ventures in Arizona, with 2 post cards, a drawing, and 2 newspaper clippings. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. 
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6Author:  Magma Copper CompanyRequires cookie*
 Title:  Freight Bills of Magma Copper Company, 1910-1912 ead 
 Date(s):  1910-1912 
 Abstract:  Freight bills, typescript and holograph carbons, pertaining to equipment shipments to the mine during its first years of operation. Most are from the station agent at Florence, Ariz. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Copper mines and mining -- Arizona -- Pinal County -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pinal County -- History -- Sources. 
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7Author:  Martin, Douglas D. (Douglas DeVeny), 1885-1963Requires cookie*
 Title:  The Douglas Family of Arizona 1960-1961 ead 
 Date(s):  1960-1961 
 Abstract:  Original typescript of address given by Lewis W. Douglas Oct. 19, 1961 before the Arizona Committee of the Newcomen Society in North America. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Deportation -- Arizona -- Bisbee. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History. 
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8Author:  United Verde Copper CompanyRequires cookie*
 Title:  Records of the United Verde Copper Company, 1886-1889 ead 
 Date(s):  1886-1889 
 Abstract:  Copper company, Jerome Mining District, Yavapai County, Ariz.; organized in 1882 by Fred Thomas, George Treadwell, and Eugene Jerome. The company was sold to W.A. Clark in 1889. The collection includes correspondence and other papers relating to the operation and financing of the mine at Jerome, Ariz. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Copper mines and mining -- Arizona -- Yavapai County -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Yavapai County -- History -- Sources. | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- Records and correspondence. 
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9Author:  Gird, Richard.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Richard K. Gird Letter Book 1879-1880 ead 
 Date(s):  1879-1880 
 Abstract:  Letter book kept while superintendent of the Tombstone Mill and Mining Company. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mineral industries -- Arizona -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Tombstone Mining District -- History. | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. 
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10Author:  Warren, Charles H.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Papers of Charles H. Warren, 1865-1900 ead 
 Date(s):  1865-1900 
 Abstract:  Charles H. Warren was an attorney; superintendent and general manager of Almo Ranch Co. This collection includes correspondence, legal papers, and financial records relating to the Almo Ranch Company of Arizona, 1888-1891, and rental property in Tucson, Ariz., 1887-1900. Harriet E. Warren is the named owner on the Tucson property. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Cattle trade -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Real property -- Arizona -- Tucson. 
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11Author:  Clements, Julius Morgan, b. 1869Requires cookie*
 Title:  Julius Morgan Clements papers, 1888-1921 ead 
 Date(s):  1888-1921 
 Abstract:  The collection includes correspondence, reports, financial records, maps, and photographs relating to mining activities in the American West and Sonora, Mex., and to his tenure as an American Trade Commissioner, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, in Japan and China. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mines and mineral resources -- West (U.S.) -- History -- Sources | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) -- History -- Sources 
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12Author:  Requires cookie*
 Title:  Western Mines and Mining notes 1911-1948 ead 
 Date(s):  1911-1948 
 Abstract:  Portfolio of typescript pages, with brief descriptions of 91 mines. Locations are mostly in California and Arizona, but other western areas are also included. Historical and technical information is given, appraising each mine from an economic point of view. The reports encompass geological aspects, development, method of working, value, and future prospects. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mine examination -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 20th century -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- 20th century -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- California -- History -- 20th century -- Sources. 
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13Author:  unknownRequires cookie*
 Title:  Mines and Mining Companies In Arizona and the Southwest Collection, 1855-1934 ead 
 Date(s):  1855-1934 
 Abstract:  The bulk of the collection consist of prospectuses, reports, and correspondence, relating to Arizona mines and mining activity from 1855 - 1934. Also contains clippings, maps, some financial records, ledgers. Some of the printed materials contain photographs of the mines and environments. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mines and mineral resources -- Southwest, New -- History -- Sources | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Prospectus writing 
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14Author:  Ives, Eugene Semmes, 1859-1917.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Legal Papers of Eugene Semmes Ives, 1902-1916 ead 
 Date(s):  1902-1916 
 Abstract:  Case files including legal papers, notes and other material concerning Ives' cases. Included are files related to Albert Steinfeld, Epes Randolph, Louis Zeckendorf, and various mining, railroad, and power companies. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Lawyers -- Arizona. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Railroads -- Arizona. 
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15Author:  Harvey, George W.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Say Let Me Tell You Something by George W. Harvey as Told to George Olin 1952 ead 
 Date(s):  1952 
 Abstract:  Typescript (carbon) reminiscences of life as a miner and prospector in Alaska, Canada, and later in Arizona from about 1914-1950. As told to George Olin by George W. Harvey. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Gold miners -- Alaska -- Biography. | Gold miners -- Canada -- Biography. | Gold mines and mining -- Alaska -- History. | Gold mines and mining -- Arizona -- History. | Gold mines and mining -- Canada -- History. | Miners -- Arizona -- Biography. 
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16Author:  Spain. Archivo General de Indias, Seville.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Documents relating to Southwest history 1736-1795 (bulk 1736-1740) ead 
 Date(s):  1736-1795 
 Abstract:  Documents highlight the discovery of Silver at Arizonac in 1736 in the jurisdiction of Don Juan Bautista de Anza, the Chief Justice for His Majesty in the Province of Sonora, the career of his son, also named Don Juan Bautista de Anza (1736-1788), who was the Governor of New Mexico, and the military career of Don Josè de Zùñiga (1755 – 1794). 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Silver mines and mining -- Arizona -- History -- 18th century -- Sources. | Silver mines and mining -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) -- History -- 18th century -- Sources. | Treasure troves -- Mexico. | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- History -- 18th century -- Sources. | Hopi Indians -- History -- 18th century -- Sources. 
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17Author:  Clark, Samuel, 1871-Requires cookie*
 Title:  Papers of Samuel Clark, 1912-1936 ead 
 Date(s):  1912-1936 
 Abstract:  Samuel Clark, born in 1871, was the founder of Clarkston, Ariz. Operated mining properties in Ajo and Clarkston (later called Rowood) beginning in 1907. Laid out townsite of Clarkston in 1916. The collection includes mining papers, account books, records of leases, scrapbook of photographs and newspaper clippings, and other business and personal papers. Includes blueprints of maps, time books and expense accounts, and photographs of Clarkston and the Ajo Mining District. Also present are family photographs, subscription lists of Clarkston inhabitants, and account books for rental properties. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources. 
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18Author:  O'Gorman, M. M.Requires cookie*
 Title:  M. M. O'Gorman diary 1901 ead 
 Date(s):  1901 
 Abstract:  Diary concerning daily mining operations, including problems with employees, contacts with officials, details of ore removed and shipped. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Cochise County -- History -- Sources. 
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19Author:  Witherell, William F. (William Frank)Requires cookie*
 Title:  William F. Witherell papers 1870-1886 ead 
 Date(s):  1870-1886 
 Abstract:  Correspondence, financial records, and miscellaneous papers relating to mining investments in Pima County. Includes letters from mining investors regarding their investments, chiefly from Pelican Mining Co. and Arizona Gold and Silver Mining Co. Also includes a check register, May 1878 to May 1879, and financial journal, May 1878 to March 1880, for the Arivaca Milling, Mining and Commercial Co. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources. | Mining engineers -- Archives. 
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20Author:  Roskruge, George J. (George James), 1845-1928.Requires cookie*
 Title:  George J. Roskruge papers 1881-1897 ead 
 Date(s):  1881-1897 
 Abstract:  George J. Roskruge, 1845-1928 was a Civil engineer; Arizona Surveyor General, 1896-1897, also served as Pima County Surveyor and City Engineer of Tucson, Arizona. Collection includes correspondence, sketch maps, and survey maps relating to survey work in southern Arizona. Includes a survey map of mining claims owned by the Mineral Mountain Mining Co. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Civil engineers -- Archives. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources. 
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