DeKalb, Courtenay, 1861-1931.

Mining engineer; managed mines in California, Mexico and the Roadside Mine near Tucson which he opened in 1921. He was associate editor of the Mining and Scientific Press. In 1913, he married his second wife, Frances Douglas, a scholar known for translation of Spanish writers. Frances was married to Charles Lummis from 1891 to 1911. Courtenay became U.S. Dept. of Commerce trade comissioner in 1919 and researched mineral resources of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. He published his own literary works as well as scientific publications. He applied for patents for new mining techniques and for processing molybdenum.

From the description of DeKalb papers, 1888-1931. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 46886348

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