Copper Tariff of 1932 Papers, 1932.

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Copper Tariff of 1932 Papers, 1932.

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Papers, 1932, about the copper tariff of 1932, a protectionist measure to support the copper producers in the United States. Includes a statement to stockholders of copper mining companies from A. E. Peterman, the attorney for the Calumet & Hecla Consolidated Copper Company, encouraging them to support the tariff and contact their members of Congress. Also includes a brochure, "Some facts about copper and its need for tariff protection," prepared by A. E. Peterman with support from copper companies in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Montana, Arizona, and Tennessee as well as a copy of the bill proposed by Congressman W. Frank James of Michigan that would place a tariff on imported copper. The three documents were sent together to all stockholders of copper companies in order to garner support.

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

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

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