Records, 1893-1980 (bulk 1960-1970).

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Records, 1893-1980 (bulk 1960-1970).

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Agreements (1921, 1960-1977), mine grievance reports (1947), speech (ca. 1960?), correspondence (1939, 1951), publications (1956-1959), and objects (1893-ca. 1970).

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Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives

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Anaconda Copper Mining Company

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