Deidesheimer, Philip

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Phillip Deidesheimer was a mining engineer in California, Nevada, and Montana, who developed and popularized the square set method of timbering mines. Deidesheimer was the first superintendent of the St. Louis Montana Gold and Silver Mining Company. In 1864 he settled in what was to become Philipsburg, Montana, named in his honor.

From the description of Philip Deidesheimer collection, 1881-1913. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 76934853

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associatedWith Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918. person
associatedWith Bates, Alfred, b. 1840. person
correspondedWith Brown, Frank D., b. 1845 person
correspondedWith Brown, James Cabell person
Place Name Admin Code Country
California
Montana--Philipsburg
Nevada
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Gold mines and mining
Mines and mineral resources
Mines and mining resources
Mine timbering
Mining engineers
Voyages to the Pacific coast
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Active 1881

Active 1913

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