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James Chynoweth Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-843

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Papers, 1899-1979, of James Chynoweth, an early developer of Michigan copper mining. Includes correspondence relating to his mining and business interests. Also includes a reminiscence from his granddaughter, Elizabeth Viola Boersma.

Dates

  • 1899-1979

Access

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

Biography

James Chynoweth was born to a mining family in Cornwall, England in 1846. He began working in the local copper mines at the age of ten before emigrating to the United States in 1871. He worked his way through several mining districts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania before relocating the Ontonagon County in 1878. Chynoweth was associated with the early development of a number of Michigan copper mining ventures, including the Centennial, Trimountain, and Allouez. He lived in Calumet, Michigan for the latter part of his life and served on the boards of several Houghton County banks. Chynoweth was also involved in mining development in Arizona, California and Ontario. James Chynoweth passed away in 1922, at 76 years of age.

Extent

0.35 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (letter size))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Papers, 1899-1979, of James Chynoweth, an early developer of Michigan copper mining. Includes correspondence relating to his mining and business interests. Also includes a reminiscence from his granddaughter, Elizabeth Viola Boersma.

General Physical Description note

0.35 cubic feet1 manuscript box (letter box)

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,

Title
James Chynoweth Papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
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

Contact:
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton 49931 U.S.A. US