William Loerpabel (1892-1976) was mining engineer and mining company executive during the twentieth century. Born in New York and educated at the University of Wisconsin, Loerpabel spent the early part of his mining industry career with Nevada Consolidated Mining Company. He joined American Smelting and Mining Company in 1922 and enjoyed a long career with this firm, serving as a mining engineer (1920s-1940s), General Manager of Mining Department (1940s-1950s), and as General Manager of South American Region (1950s). He was involved with numerous ASARCO mining projects in the United States (California, New Mexico, Utah, and South Dakota), Nicaragua, Mexico, and Peru. After retiring from ASARCO, Loerpabel served on the faculty of the University of Arizona.
From the guide to the William Loerpabel papers, 1914-1968, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)
