Harrison, Edwin, 1836-1905.

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Mining and railroad investor, of St. Louis, Mo.

From the description of Papers, 1788-1928. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19595637

Harrison was a mining and railroad investor of St. Louis, Mo. He was born in Washington, Arkansas and studied with Frederic Ward Putnam (under Louis Agassiz) at Harvard College. He was variously involved in mining and milling, railroading and natural gas ventures. He was socially active and took part in numerous historical and scientific associations.

From the description of Papers, 1788-1928 (inclusive), 1844-1928 (bulk). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 86167746

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creatorOf Harrison, Edwin, 1836-1905. Papers, 1788-1928 (inclusive), 1844-1928 (bulk). Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Harrison, Edwin, 1836-1905. Papers, 1788-1928. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
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associatedWith American Association for the Advancement of Science. corporateBody
associatedWith Bland, Richard Parks, 1835-1899. person
associatedWith Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925. person
associatedWith Fiske, James, Jr. person
associatedWith Harrison, James, b. 1803. person
associatedWith Iron Mountain Railroad Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Iron Mountain Railway. corporateBody
associatedWith Missouri Historical Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Putnam, F. W. (Frederic Ward), 1839-1915. person
associatedWith Sherman, John, 1823-1900. person
associatedWith Shields, George Howell, 1842-1924. person
associatedWith Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.). corporateBody
associatedWith Woodward, C. M. (Calvin Milton), 1837-1914. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Southern States
Southern States
Missouri
Mississippi River
Saint Louis (Mo.)
Mississippi River
Saint Louis (Mo.)
Missouri
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Industry
Mineral industries
Mineral industries
Railroads
Railroads
Railroads
Shipping
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Birth 1836

Death 1905

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