Robert Grant interview, July 30, 1963.
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Grant, Robert D., 1953-....
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Robert D. Grant (ca. 1855-1914) organized the American Mining and Exploration Company in Los Angeles, California, in 1903. The company held interest in copper mines and mining in Pinal County, Arizona. From the description of Correspondence, 1904-1909. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 30674801 Machinist with the early autombile companies. From the description of Robert Grant interview, July 30, 1963. (University of Michigan)....
