Laird papers, ca. 1906-1953.

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Laird papers, ca. 1906-1953.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/624168679

Summary: A small amount of miscellaneous correspondence relating to Laird's mining career, newspaper clippings concerning mining in Mexico, and a safe conduct pass issued to Laird by Mexican Revolutionary forces in Chihuahua in 1912. One letter, from Walter Douglas, General Manager of the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company complimented Laird for keeping his employees working following the Cananea strike. At the time Laird was superintendent of the Sierra de Cobre mines in Cananea.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7813186

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Douglas, Walter, 1870-1946

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Walter Douglas was involved in the mining and railroad industries of Arizona throughout his life. From 1895 to 1899, he worked for the Detroit Copper Company. In 1899, he became superintendent of the Copper Queen Consolidated Company at Bisbee, then served as general manager from 1902 to 1910, and then was general manager for Phelps Dodge. From 1917 to 1930, he was president of Phelps Dodge. His son, Walter, Jr., operated Gilpin Airlines in Tucson. From the description of Douglas min...

Laird, George, 1871-1940

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Biographical note: Mining engineer and mine superintendent in Mexico. From the description of Laird papers, ca. 1906-1953. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 624168679 ...