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1Author:  Tenney, J. B. (James Brand), 1884-1959Add to Favorites
 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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2Author:  Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.Add to Favorites
 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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3Author:  University of Arizona. State Bureau of MinesAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Arizona Bureau of Mines records circa 1858-1975 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1858-1975 
 Abstract:  The Arizona Bureau of Mines, now the Arizona Geological Survey, was founded in 1883 by the Arizona legislature as the Office of the Territorial Geologist. Since its founding, the Arizona Geological Survey has been several Territorial and State Geologic Agencies, including the Arizona Bureau of Mines from 1915 to 1977. In 1893, the University of Arizona acquired the role of geologic mapping and reporting and still maintains this mission with the Arizona Geological Survey. This collection contains three production data logs from the Arizona Bureau of Mines with information about the production of copper, gold, lead, silver, and zinc in Arizona counties from 1858 to 1977. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mining corporations -- Arizona | Geology--Arizona | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History 
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4Author:  Martin, Douglas D. (Douglas DeVeny), 1885-1963Add to Favorites
 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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5Author:  Warren, Charles H.Add to Favorites
 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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6Author:  Mammoth Miners Memorial Oral History Project and Renee Ross.Add to Favorites
 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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7Author:  Poindexter, Charles L.Add to Favorites
 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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8Author:  Add to Favorites
 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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9Author:  unknownAdd to Favorites
 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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10Author:  Gird, Richard.Add to Favorites
 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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11Author:  Clements, Julius Morgan, b. 1869Add to Favorites
 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:  Ives, Eugene Semmes, 1859-1917.Add to Favorites
 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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13Author:  Levy, Mikul G., 1859-1942.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Letter, 1938 Dec. 22, Prescott (Ariz.), to Mrs. John W. Mayes, Phoenix (Ariz.) 1938 ead 
 Date(s):  1938 
 Abstract:  Typescript (original) letter describing his mining and mercantile activities in Nogales and Ajo (Ariz.), 1883-1931, including his business dealings with Albert Steinfeld, Randall Ore Reduction Company, Cornelia and Rescue Company, C & A Mining Company, and Ajo Consolidated Copper Company. Also includes a letter of transmittal to Bernard Fontana, in which Mrs. George Peterson describes an anecdote about Mr. Sam Clark, the founder of Clarkston, Arizona, and a trip he made from Clarkston to Los Angeles, California. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Gold miners -- Arizona -- Biography. | Merchants -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History. | Pioneers -- Arizona -- Biography. | Tohono O'odham Indians. 
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14Author:  Douglas, Lewis W. (Lewis Williams), 1894-Add to Favorites
 Title:  Lewis W. Douglas papers, 1859-1974 (bulk 1880-1960) ead 
 Date(s):  1859-1974 (bulk 1880-1960) 
 Abstract:  Correspondence, congressional bills, speeches, articles, financial records, clippings, diaries, reminiscenses, photographs of family members from 1897 to 1964, wills, and estate records relating to Lewis's family and his extensive activities in politics and government. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  New Deal, 1933-1939 -- Sources | Diplomatic and consular service, American -- Great Britain | Banks and banking -- Arizona | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico -- History -- Sources | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- Law and legislation -- Sources | Rain-making -- Arizona 
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15Author:  Hereford, Francis Henry, 1861-1928Add to Favorites
 Title:  Francis Henry Hereford papers, 1877-1929 (bulk 1890-1919) ead 
 Date(s):  1877-1929 (bulk 1890-1919) 
 Abstract:  This collection contains correspondence, legal papers, and financial records relating to his law practice, chiefly correspondence between Hereford and the various mining corporations, land and cattle companies he represented. Some correspondence relates to the San Pedro Land Grant. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Lawyers -- Arizona | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Land titles -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- Claims | Strikes and lockouts -- Copper mining -- Arizona | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Graham-Tewksbury Feud | San Pedro Land Grant | Schools -- Arizona -- Tucson | Streets -- Arizona -- Tucson 
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16Author:  O'Gorman, M. M.Add to Favorites
 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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17Author:  Clark, Samuel, 1871-Add to Favorites
 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:  Roskruge, George J. (George James), 1845-1928.Add to Favorites
 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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19Author:  Witherell, William F. (William Frank)Add to Favorites
 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:  Login City,Ariz.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Logan City, Arizona records, 1883-1887 ead 
 Date(s):  1883-1887 
 Abstract:  The collection includes several letters to George Roskruge from John [Logan], William R. Logan and R. B. Elliot, clerk of the company, pertaining to his survey work and other interests in Logan City. Also present are notice of location papers for the Black Bird Mine; correspondence relating to a conflict of interest involving John Gardiner, Deputy Mineral Surveyor; and correspondence and legal documents concerning a dispute, between James M. Quiggle and the Logan Townsite and Well Company, over financing of the town well. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mines and Mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources | Extinct cities -- Arizona -- Pima County -- Sources 
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