Detroit Copper Mining Company

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Copper mining company operations near Clifton and Morenci, Arizona, started in 1875 by William Church. Phelps Dodge purchased an interest in the company in 1881 and bought Church out in 1897. After a 1917 reorganization, the operation was known as Phelps Dodge Corporation, Morenci Branch.

From the guide to the Detroit Copper Mining Company records, 1882-1919, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

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referencedIn Franklin, Selim Maurice, 1859-1928. Selim Maurec Franklin papers, 1873-1927. University of Arizona Libraries
creatorOf Detroit Copper Mining Company records, 1882-1919 University of Arizona Libraries, Library Special Collections
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correspondedWith Franklin, Selim Maurice, 1859-1928. person
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