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Copper Baron Board Game

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-831

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Board game, 1981-1987, developed by Stanley J. Dyl, a resident of Calumet, Michigan. Includes game board, pieces, and rules as well as design notes.

Dates

  • 1981-1987

Access

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

Biography

Developed by Stanley J. Dyl of Calumet, Michigan, the object of "Copper Baron" was to be the richest player on the board by the time the copper is mined out. Each game turn consisted of management, property, building, production, and selling phases. Properties and other facets of the game are based on the copper boom during the 19th and 20th centuries in Michigan's Copper Country.

Extent

0.76 Cubic Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Board game, 1981-1987, developed by Stanley J. Dyl, a resident of Calumet, Michigan. Includes game board, pieces, and rules as well as design notes.

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,6/15/2011

Title
Copper Baron Board Game
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
6/15/2011
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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