Tower, George W., 1900-1968
Biographical notes:
George W. Tower, a mining engineer, began a long association with Thayer Lindsley and his company, Ventures Limited, when he worked as a mineral scout from 1925-1927. After working in several other mining jobs, he rejoined Ventures as a mining engineer (1935-1947) and became president and director of two Ventures subsidiaries, La Luz Mines (1942-1955) and Eureka Corporation (1942-1947). From 1947-1953 Tower was general manager for Hochschild Companies' South American mining interests. In 1955, he became an independent mining consultant whose clients included several of Thayer Lindsley's companies. He was again a director of Eureka Corporation until the mid 1960s. Tower was also involved in business ventures with Carlos G. Bowers (Tower & Bowers), Gloyd M. Wiles (Tower-Wiles & Associates), and Arthur R. Still and John W. Still (Still & Still).
From the description of Papers, 1900-1968 (bulk 1935-1967). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 29434422
From the guide to the George W. Tower papers, 1900-1968, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)
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Subjects:
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
- Mines and mineral resources
Occupations:
- Mining engineers
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- United States (as recorded)
- Africa (as recorded)
- Mexico (as recorded)
- West (U.S.) (as recorded)
- South America (as recorded)
- Philippines (as recorded)
- Australia (as recorded)
- Central America (as recorded)
- Europe (as recorded)
- Asia (as recorded)
- Canada (as recorded)
