Aurora Iron Mining Company papers.

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Aurora Iron Mining Company papers.

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This collection consists of four legal documents concerning the Aurora Iron Mining Co. The first is an agreement between Aurora and the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railway, agreeing to provide rail service in return for exclusive freight rights. The second is a map of the Aurora location (blueprint) showing pits, stockpiles, etc. The third is an agreement between Aurora and the above mentioned railway granting right-of-way for tracks across the company's property. The fourth is a lease of lands by Aurora from Edward Sparrow and John Longyear. The collection is arranged chronologically.

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Aurora Iron Mining Company.

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The Aurora Iron Mining Co. was incorporated on May 10, 1884, for the purpose of doing business in Gogebic County, Mich. Soon after this date the concern began to develop its location in section 23, just east of the town of Ironwood. In the course of getting established, the firm had to sign contracts or agreements for transportation and mineral rights with traction companies and individuals. Some of these documents comprise this collection. From the description of Aurora Iron Mining ...

Longyear, John Munro, 1850-1922

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Michigan Upper Peninsula real estate agent. From the description of John Munro Longyear reminiscences, 1912. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420780 The Longyear Fund was established by J. M. Longyear, a member of the Board of Control of the Michigan Mining School. It was awarded to students in need of financial aid and was to be repaid to the school, with interest, as soon as practicable after graduation. From the description of Longyear Fund Cash...

Sparrow, Edward

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Milwaukee, West Shore, and Western Railway Company

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