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| | 22 | Author: | 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 26 | Author: | | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Mining Reports on Claims in the Naica Mining District, Chihuahua, Mexico
1935-1937 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1935-1937 | | | | Abstract: | The Naica Extension Mine, formerly called the Felicidad, actually consists of 45 mining claims situated on the Naica Mountain in the state of
Chihuahua, Mexico. Reports to investors detailing activities at mines located in Chihuahua, Mexico; chiefly Naica Extension Mine. Mining engineer
James V. Dignowity, along with William L. Heyl, wrote these work progress reports, 1935-1936. Small black-and-white photographs depict the area,
mining operations, and workers. A map shows the mining claims of the Naica Mining District. Assay/smelting reports are from both the American
Smelting and Refining Company, and the Compañia Metalúrgica Peñoles, S.A., 1936-1937. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico -- Chihuahua (State) -- History -- 20th century -- Sources. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 27 | Author: | Holt, Elgin Bryce. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Elgin Bryce Holt report
1927 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1927 | | | | Abstract: | Three-page typescript report from Holt to his partner, a Mr. Brock, about the Santa Eulalia group of mines near Sombrerete District,
state of Zacatecas, Mexico, dated August 11, 1927. Included are four blueprints: an assay map, a geological plan, a surface plan, and a map;
and also a hand-drawn map of important mining camps in the area. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico -- Zacatecas (State) -- History -- 20th century. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 29 | Author: | 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 | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 30 | Author: | 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 33 | Author: | Lister, Thomas A. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Thomas A. Lister papers
1903-1937
(bulk 1929-1933) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1903-1937 | | | | Abstract: | Thomas A. Lister was an Entrepreneur associated with Metal Mining Properties, Lordsburg, New Mexico. Collection includes handwritten
and typescript documents pertaining mainly to Lister's mining enterprises in Grant County and Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Included
are location notices, assay reports, hand-drawn maps, blueprints, notebooks, telegrams, and other documents concerning the promotion,
sale, and lease of specific mines. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Copper mines and mining -- New Mexico -- History -- Sources. | Gold mines and mining -- New Mexico -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- New Mexico -- Grant County -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- New Mexico -- Hidalgo County -- History -- Sources. | Silver mines and mining -- New Mexico -- History -- Sources. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 34 | Author: | Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Papers of Buffalo Bill, 1911-1932
(bulk 1912-1916) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1911-1932 | | | | Abstract: | Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917, was an American scout and showman.
William Frederick Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, operated Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
and other business ventures from 1883 on. This collection includes correspondence,
photographs, financial records, and legal papers relating to operations at the Campo
Bonito Mine. Chiefly correspondence between Cody and Ernest J. Ewing concerning mine
operations. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Campo Bonito Mine (Oracle, Ariz.) | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pinal
County | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 37 | Author: | University of Arizona. State Bureau of Mines | Add 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 | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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