Douglas, Walter, 1870-1946

Walter Douglas was involved in the mining and railroad industries of Arizona throughout his life. From 1895 to 1899, he worked for the Detroit Copper Company. In 1899, he became superintendent of the Copper Queen Consolidated Company at Bisbee, then served as general manager from 1902 to 1910, and then was general manager for Phelps Dodge. From 1917 to 1930, he was president of Phelps Dodge. His son, Walter, Jr., operated Gilpin Airlines in Tucson.

From the description of Douglas mining photographs, 1897-1898. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 45076868