Subseries V: William H. Schacht Files, 1909 - 1947
Scope and Contents
The William H. Schacht Files include correspondence, engineering records, labor and labor union files, and other material from all Copper Range Company operations in the Copper Country. Of particular value is the extensive correspondence between Schacht and Treasurer F. W. Paine, which provides insight into the top management of the Copper Range Company during the 1920s and 1930s.
A small amount of material, notably the aerial survey photographs, pertains to Schacht's position as president of the Copper District Power Company. Another small number of files from Schacht's successors as General Manager are also included in this subseries.
For Schacht's files pertaining to the Copper Range Railroad Company, see the records of the President's Office in Series IX, Subseries IV.
Dates
- 1909 - 1947
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
William H. Schacht (1880-1944) began a long career with the Copper Range Company when he was appointed as Assistant Superintendent of Stamp Mills in 1907. He was promoted to Assistant General Manager in 1912 and succeeded F. W. Denton as General Manager in 1917. In 1930, Schacht also became President of the Copper Range Company and retained both titles until his death in 1944.
In addition to the Copper Range Company, Schacht was President of the Copper Range Railroad Company (1931-1944), Copper Range Motor Bus Company (1928-1944), Copper District Power Company (1930/1931-1944), and various smaller companies.
Extent
From the Collection: 590.25 Cubic Feet (434 boxes, 49 drawers, 447 volumes)
Arrangement
Records are arranged into five subseries:
Subseries I: Correspondence Files
Subseries II: Engineering Records
Subseries III: General Files
Subseries IV: Labor and Labor Union Files
Subseries V: Political Science and Government Files
Creator
- From the Collection: Copper Range Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository