Thurmond papers, ca. 1948-1975.

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Thurmond papers, ca. 1948-1975.

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Summary: Mining reports, histories, annual reports and personnel lists relating to the operations of the Cyprus Mine Corporation and the Pima Open Pit Mine. Includes two articles by Thurmond on the discovery and operation of the mine, aerial view photographs of the mine and photographs of unidentified people.

.5 linear ft. ( 1 box)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7083984

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Thurmond, Robert E.

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Biographical note: Mining engineer; Robert Thurmond worked for various mining companies before moving to Tucson in 1949 to work as an engineer for United Geophysical Company. He was responsible for discovery of the rich ore body that became the Pima Open Pit Mine, located twenty-two miles southwest of Tucson. From the description of Thurmond papers, ca. 1948-1975. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 227813295 ...

Cyprus Mines Corporation

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Pima Mine (Ariz.)

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