History of mining in Arizona, 1927-1929.

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History of mining in Arizona, 1927-1929.

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Typescript of Arizona mining history, chiefly covers the period from 1849 to 1930. Edited and prepared from Mr. Tenney's original manuscript by the Special Collections Division, University of Arizona Library, 1959-1960. Vol. 1 provides a general history of mining in Arizona from 1521-1929; a detailed history of Bisbee, Jerome, Globe-Miami, Clifton- Morenci, Ray-Christmas, Ajo, Superior, and Tombstone; and a general history of the smaller camps grouped by county; and background information concerning mines and mining companies. Vol. 2 contains charts of production statistics, showing copper, lead, silver, and gold prices and amounts produced for each district, 1875-1929; for some mines, including Silver King Mine and Ray Mine; and for some companies, including Detroit Copper Company, Arizona Copper Company, and United Verde Copper Company.

2 v. (514 leaves) ; 29 cm.

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Detroit Copper Mining Company of Arizona

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Arizona Copper Company (Clifton, Ariz.)

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Tenney, J. B. (James Brand), 1884-1959

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Assistant Geologist, Arizona Bureau of Mines. From the description of History of mining in Arizona, 1927-1929. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 31269033 ...

United Verde Copper Company

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Copper company, Jerome Mining District, Yavapai County, Ariz.; organized in 1882 by Fred Thomas, George Treadwell, and Eugene Jerome. The company was sold to W.A. Clark in 1889. From the description of Records, 1886-1889. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 31185187 The United Verde Copper Company was incorporated in January 1883 after word had spread that the Verde Valley was rich in copper deposits. James A. MacDonald was its first president, then-Gov...