Franklin Pardee Collection
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Collection, 1962-1970, compiled by Franklin Pardee documenting the beginnings of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, Inc. Includes board meeting minutes, correspondence, studies and maps concerned with the feasibility of transforming the Quincy Mining Company site into a tourist site.
Dates
- 1962-1970
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biography
The former Quincy No. 2 mine shaft with accompanying hoist house is now owned and operated by the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, a Keweenaw Heritage Site. This site interprets the story of the Quincy Mining Company, one of the commercially successful mines in the region. The Quincy Mine Hoist Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation. It owns and operates the Quincy Mine properties. Its two-fold purpose is to educate people about the history of copper mining in Michigan, especially about the Quincy Mining Company, and to preserve the mine site.
Extent
0.18 Cubic Feet (1/2 manuscript box (letter size))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection, 1962-1970, compiled by Franklin Pardee documenting the beginnings of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, Inc. Includes board meeting minutes, correspondence, studies and maps concerned with the feasibility of transforming the Quincy Mining Company site into a tourist site.
General Physical Description note
0.18 cubic feet1/2 manuscript box (letter size)
Processing History
Elizabeth Russell,11/20/2009
- Title
- Franklin Pardee Collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
- Date
- 11/20/2009
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository