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Copper Country slide collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-998

Scope and Contents

Color slides, 1955-1969, of views of the Copper Country. Included are 104 35 mm slide views of Michigan Technological University, Lake Superior, and other areas in the Copper Country. Of particular note are slides of the fire that destroyed Quincy No. 6 of the Quincy Mine in 1956.

Dates

  • 1955-1969

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.

Extent

0.18 cubic feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Color slides, 1955-1969, of views of the Copper Country.

Arrangement

Slides are arranged alphabetically by subject and include: Copper Country, Fort Wilkins, Gay, Iron Mountain Ski Jump, Lake States Logging Parade (Hancock), Lake Superior, Michigan Tech, Quincy Mine Fire, Snow Statues, and Taquahmenon Falls.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections by Elaine Buchbinder of Lake Linden, Michigan on October 19, 2017.

Title
Copper Country Slide Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Allison Neely
Date
08/05/2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
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