E. W. Davis papers, 1924-1954.

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E. W. Davis papers, 1924-1954.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63301024

The papers include a manuscript copy of a 1924 talk on the necessity to develop an industry to use Minnesota's low grade iron ore. Eventually, this led to the development of the taconite industry. Also included is an elaborate manuscript "Tribute to E. W. Davis from the Board of Directors of Reserve Mining Company" (7-7-53).

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Davis, Edward W. (Edward Wilson), 1888-1973

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E. W. Davis was a member of the University of Minnesota faculty (1912-1955), and a Superintendent (1918-1938) and Director (1938-1951) of the Mines Experiment Station of the University. From the description of E. W. Davis papers, 1924-1954. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63301024 Edward Wilson Davis, B.A. (1911), Electrical Engineering degree (1918), Purdue University. Joined the staff of the school of mines (1912) at the University of Minnesota;...