Donald MacMillan papers, 1973-1975

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Donald MacMillan papers, 1973-1975

This collection consists of correspondence (1973-1975) relating to the publication of MacMillan's master's thesis, entitled "A History of the Struggle to Abate Air Pollution from Copper Smelters of the Far West, 1885-1933". This collection consists of correspondence (1973-1975) relating to the publication of MacMillan's master's thesis, entitled "A History of the Struggle to Abate Air Pollution from Copper Smelters of the Far West, 1885-1933".

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SNAC Resource ID: 7792392

Montana Historical Society Library

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MacMillan, Donald, 1932-

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Donald MacMillan was born in Butte, Montana, on February 17, 1932, the son of Leonard and Margaret MacMillan. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He received a PhD in history from the University of Montana, and served on the faculty there for many years. He died in Helena of Lou Gehrig's Disease on November 18, 1996. From the description of Donald MacMillan papers, 1973-1975 (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 611105008 ...

Anaconda Copper Mining Company

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The Anaconda claim was located in 1875. In 1881 Marcus Daly discovered the copper vein that began copper mining in Butte, Montana. The Anaconda Copper Mining Company was organized on June 18, 1895 in Butte and it dominated the early industrial history of Montana. In 1903 nearly three-quarters of the wage earners in the state were either directly or indirectly working for the company. In 1917 there was a general miners' strike, and much worker/owner tension stirred up by the war, the I.W.W., and ...