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Mining History Research Material

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-678

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Research material, 1726-1978, compiled by Charles K. Hyde on mining history. Includes photocopies and microfilm of articles, journals, and book chapters pertaining to United States copper mining with a particular focus on Lake Superior copper as well as material on the British iron and steel industry. Also includes index cards with citations and research notes pertaining to the Quincy Mining Company, other Michigan copper mining activities, general topics in U.S./international mining, and the British steel industry.

Dates

  • 1726-1978

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Extent

15.79 Cubic Feet (26 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Research material, 1726-1978, compiled by Charles K. Hyde on mining history. Includes photocopies and microfilm of articles, journals, and book chapters pertaining to United States copper mining with a particular focus on Lake Superior copper as well as material on the British iron and steel industry. Also includes index cards with citations and research notes pertaining to the Quincy Mining Company, other Michigan copper mining activities, general topics in U.S./international mining, and the British steel industry.

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,4/14/2011

Title
Mining History Research Material
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
4/14/2011
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

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