Papers, 1910-1962.

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Papers, 1910-1962.

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Collection contains correspondence on American Metal Company and mining (1914-1962); articles and reports by Wilson on copper mining (1914-1960); miscellaneous maps; speeches on copper mining and the U.S. War Production Board (1928-1952); miscellaneous photographs; and newspaper clippings (1910-1956).

2.25 cubic ft. (5 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7260984

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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American Metal Company

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Wilson, Philip Danforth, 1888-

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Philip Danforth Wilson (b. 1888) was a mining engineer and consultant. From 1914-1924 he was geologist for American Metal Company, Limited, managing their mines in South Africa and Chile. From 1934-1941 he was vice-president of Pardners Mines Corporation and also served on the U.S. War Production Board from 1941-1945. After 1946 he was an independent mining consultant. From the description of Papers, 1910-1962. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28...

United States. War Production Board

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The War Resources Board was established August 9, 1939, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as a civilian advisory group to collaborate with the Joint Army and Navy Munitions Board in formulating economic mobilization policies. It was abolished November 24, 1939. The Advisory Commission to the World War I Council of National Defense was revived, May 29, 1940. Three of its functional divisions (Industrial Production, Industrial Materials, and Labor), responsible for the stockpiling and delivery o...