Archibald Allison papers, 1882-1931 [manuscript].

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Archibald Allison papers, 1882-1931 [manuscript].

1882-1931

https://archives.denverlibrary.org/repositories/3/resources/8282

Collection contains correspondence, diaries, letter book, journal, newspaper clippings, legal documents, memorabilia, photographs documenting his work for the Borneo Company and at the Tegora Mines in Sarawak; pamphlets by Allison on the corruption of the mining company; later diaries (1904-1924) include numerous entries about the conditions in the mines in Trinidad (Colo.) and Walsenburg (Colo.).

1.25 linear ft. (2 boxes)

eng, Latn

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7643441

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Allison, Archibald, 1855-1926

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Allison, Archibald, 1855-1926.

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Born in Scotland, ca.1855. Traveled to Sarawak, Malaysia in 1882 where he worked for the Central Borneo Mining Company. Allison was sued for defamation as a result of pamphlets he wrote about mining conditions and company corruption (1898). Came to the U.S. ca. 1903-1904. Moved to Colo. and worked in the Robinson Mine in Walsenberg. Active in the United Mine Workers. Died in Walsenburg, October 28, 1926. From the description of Archibald Allison papers, 1882-1931 [manuscript]. (Denve...

United mine workers of America

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