Subseries I: Atlantic Mine Office Records, 1870 - 1903
Scope and Contents
The Atlantic Mine Office Records consist primarily of the letter books of the agent and clerk. Most of the letter books were used by both men and contain mostly routine correspondence. The letter books used exclusively by the agent generally contains more important or personal correspondence.
Note that F. W. Denton's letterpress book from when he was superintendent at Atlantic Mine can be found in Subseries VII: General Manager's Office Records.
Dates
- 1870 - 1903
Language of Material
English, except for a very small number of files in French, Finnish, or German.
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Note that most folders in the collection do not have titles written on them. Please refer to the collection inventory for the titles.
Biographical / Historical
The Atlantic Mining Company was organized in 1872 to operate the bankrupt South Pewabic (1864-1870) and Adams (1866-1870) mines. It resumed mining operations that year and continued until severe air blasts caused the collapse of the mine in 1906. A new mine (Section 16) was dug in 1906 and operated until 1911. Following the final closure of the mine, the company was acquired by the Copper Range Consolidated Company.
After the acquisition, the Atlantic Mine Office was closed and consolidated with the Baltic Mine Office. William C. Cole, Chief Clerk of the Baltic Mining Company was also made Chief Clerk of Atlantic.
In 1912, the Atlantic Mill in Redridge (built 1893) was destroyed in a fire. Although the Atlantic Mining Company's remaining operations were mostly limited to the operation of company stores, it was not dissolved until 1925.
For a listing of Atlantic Mining Company directors and officers, see the Appendix.
Extent
From the Collection: 590.25 Cubic Feet (434 boxes, 49 drawers, 447 volumes)
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically.
Creator
- From the Collection: Copper Range Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository