Axford, H. William

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H.W. Axford used McFarlane family papers to write a book on Peter B. McFarlane (1848-1929), Gilpin County, Colorado, mining and milling entrepreneur. McFarlane came to Central City, Colorado, in 1869 and was active in business and community affairs until his death. He helped develop the Gilpin County Slow Drop Stamp Mill and Gilpin County Gilt Edge Concentrator. From 1900 to 1927 he operated the Central City Opera House.

From the description of Papers, 1870-1976. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27308190

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creatorOf Axford, H. William. Papers, 1870-1976. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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associatedWith Barclay & Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Demeter, Yetta McFarlane. person
associatedWith McFarlane and Company. corporateBody
associatedWith McFarlane, Peter Barclay, 1848-1929. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Gilpin County (Colo.)
Colorado
Central City (Colo.)
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Gold mines and mining
Mines and mineral resources
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Active 1870

Active 1976

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