DeKalb, Courtenay, 1861-1931.

Mining engineer; managed mines in California, Mexico and the Roadside Mine near Tucson which he opened in 1921. He was associate editor of the Mining and Scientific Press. In 1913, he married his second wife, Frances Douglas, a scholar known for translation of Spanish writers. Frances was married to Charles Lummis from 1891 to 1911. Courtenay became U.S. Dept. of Commerce trade comissioner in 1919 and researched mineral resources of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. He published his own literary works as well as scientific publications. He applied for patents for new mining techniques and for processing molybdenum.

From the description of DeKalb papers, 1888-1931. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 46886348

Biographical note: Mining engineer; managed mines in California, Mexico and Arizona. In 1913, he married his second wife, Frances DeKalb Douglas, a scholar known for her translations of Spanish writers.

From the description of DeKalb photographs, 1910-1927. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 49643034

Mining engineer.

From the description of Report on Matt Perry group of mining claims, 1914. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 31530277