Bill Stewart Papers, 1906-2002 1974-1999.

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Bill Stewart Papers, 1906-2002 1974-1999.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/701560943

Papers, 1906-2002, collected by Bill Stewart relating to the "Keweenaw Venture" joint operation between Homestake Copper Company and International Nickel Company. Also includes documentation from Stewart Holdings, Peninsula Copper Industries, Great Lakes Minerals, and several other mining initiatives.

12.0 cubic feet; 12 paige boxes.

Michigan Technological University, J.R. Van Pelt & Opie Library; Michigan Tech

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SNAC Resource ID: 8005527

Michigan Technological University, J.R. Van Pelt & Opie Library; Michigan Tech

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