Joe Larson Papers 1897-1957

Joe Larson Papers, 1897-1957

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Joe Larson Papers, 1897-1957

NAU.MS.129
NAU.PH.637


Overview of the Collection
Creator:	Larson, Joe.
Title:	Joe Larson Papers
Inclusive Dates:	1897-1957
Quantity:	1 Box Approximately 1.5 Linear Feet
Abstract:	This material includes letters, deeds of property and mining claims, blue prints, stock certificates and business files from the Calument and Jerome Copper Company, all related to the life of Joe Larson.
Identification:	NAU.MS.129 NAU.PH.637
Language:	Material in English
Repository:	Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department Northern Arizona University Box 6022 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6022 Phone: 928 523-5551 Fax: 928 523-3770 Email: special.collections@nau.edu

Historical Note

Joe Larson was an immigrant from Sweden who came to America to try his luck mining in California in 1899. He arrived with $5 cash and a pistol. He gambled on both poker and land, making fortunes and then losing them many times over. In 1953 when interviewed by the Los Angeles Times he was 81 years old and living comfortably in Jerome, Arizona where he had staked many mining claims and sold them over the years to the big mining companies.

Scope and Content

This grouping consists of one box correspondence, blue prints, stock certificates, and files concerning mining in Jerome, Arizona. Includes files on Calument and Jerome Copper Company and the United Verde Extension Copper Co. Correspondence includes Lewis and James Douglas.

There are also 32 photographs/postcards of Jerome and various mining companies.

Arrangement

The material is arranged in two series; a manuscript series and a small photographic series

Restrictions

Conditions Governing Access

Items in this collection are extremely fragile. Please contact SCA to discuss access to these fragile materials. Not available through interlibrary loan.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for Northern Arizona University, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.

Related Material

NAU.MS.198: Phelps Dodge Corporation, United Verde Branch Recodes. 1900-1952.

NAU.MS.199: United Verde Copper Company Collection. 1889-1943.

NAU.PH.231: KTVK Collection. Consists of 347 images of the United Verde Copper Company and the Jerome business district from 1890 ca. to 1925 ca.

Controlled Access Terms

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Preferred Citation

Joe Larson Papers, NAU.MS.129, Box [2]. Special Collections and Archives. Northern Arizona University. Cline Library. Flagstaff, Arizona.

Joe Larson Photographs, .NAU.PH.637. Special Collections and Archives. Northern Arizona University. Cline Library. Flagstaff, Arizona.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Northern Arizona University Library, Special Collections, prior to 1972.

Processing Information

Processed in March of 2018

Container List


NAU.MS.129.1: Manuscripts, 1897-1957 This manuscript collection includes two boxes of textual material
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1.1			NAU.MS.129.1.1.1 Letters: Bank of Arizona, Bank of Clemenceau, Herbert S. Blake Harry Colbath, Clemenceau Mining Corporation, Alfred B. Carr, Detroit-Leland Hotel
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1.2			NAU.MS.129.1.1.2 Letters: Paul Donley, Lewis Douglas, The Dundee-Arizona Copper Co., W. A. Eaton, Charles L. Ewing, W. S. Fulton.
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1.3			NAU.MS.129.1.1.3 Letters: Isabella Greenway, C. C. Gregory, Friend Harry, M.R. Holmes, Robert W. Hunt Company (Engineers) (Cook), R.W. Hussey, Jerome Sun, Charles G. Keene Sr., George Kingdon, C.R. Knutson (Hotel Sonora), James M Layman.
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1.4			NAU.MS.129.1.1.4 Letters: Ray Lapham, Paul A. Monroe, Vera Lovejoy, Walter I. McKenzie, J.T. Matson, Carl Mills, Mingus Mountain Mining Corporation, John R. Murdock, Homer Nile, Authur Notman.
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2.5			NAU.MS.129.1.1.5 Letters: John Perez, Phelps Dodge Corp. United Verde Branch (Saben, Lavender), The Radiore Company, Walter Roche, Louis Wicher, F.J. Schwlrmner, Silver Plate Mining Company, Stanley E. Smith, Mary Alice Stevens, James C. Soelle, Chas. Sutter, W.G. Thompson, Alexander Trapp.
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2.6			NAU.MS.129.1.1.6 Letter: United Verde Extension Mining Company.
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2.7			NAU.MS.129.1.1.7 Letters: Verde Cobre Mines Company, J.Wm. Waara, Arthur Whitely, H.R. Wood, Yavapai County Savings Bank, Yavapai Mineral Center.
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2.8			NAU.MS.129.1.1.8 Deeds to Properties and Claims: Abstact of Title dealing with No. 19 lode Mining Claim. Agreement between Charles Sutter, Joe Larson, Charles Hughes and Fred Sutter with Lewis De Sallier. Contract made between Joe Larson and J.S. Sinclair. Report on Property of Honorable J.S. Sinclair by W.E. Defty Mining Engineer. Description of the Spoke and Stonewall Claims of the Green Monster Mining Co. Verde Mining District Yavapai County, Jerome Arizona. Verde Exploration Limited papers.
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2.9			NAU.MS.129.1.1.9 Stock Certificates: The Clemenceau Mining Corparation. Jerome Verde Development Company. Calumet and Jerome Copper Company. The Dunder-Arizona Copper Company. The Great Verde Copper Company. Verde Cobre Mines Company. Stock Certificates: Syramore Mining, Smelting and Development Company. Mescal Mining Company.
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2.10			NAU.MS.129.1.1.10 10 Newspaper Articles: Lewis W. Douglas Lays War Errors To Demo Leadership, October 22, 1952. $17,500 Awarded Larsons In Fire Damage Action, April 2,1951. Beria Purging Point Toward Power Battle. Alaska Digs Out After Eruptions, July 11,1953. Penny Saver, November 4,1954. State Reduces Mine Values, July 10,1953, The Courier. Zinc Company Contracts To Hunt Deposit, October 28, 1953. Legal Notice, May 11,1953, Evening Courier Prescott. Legal Notice, May 6,1953, Arizona Copper Mines Launch Greatest Expansion Program, December 30,1957, Arizona Republic. Israeli Wait On Aggression, October 27,1955. Arizona Copper Mines Begin Huge Expansion. Shock By Douglas, May 13,1952. Text of Douglas's Attack On Democrats, May 5,1952. Demos Stunned By Douglas Speech. Gleeful GOP's Taste Campaign Hum, May 5,1952. Lew Douglas's Warning, May 6,1952, The Arizona Republic. 8 Million Face Gas Famine, May 5,1952, The Arizona Republic. Copper-Manufacturing Indians Of 5,600 Years Ago Uncovered, December 14, 1953, Courier Prescott. Gypsum Firm Sights 300-Year Supply, November 23, 1957. Verde Co. To Begin Shipments, October 20, 1957, Arizona Republic. Your Money's Worth, April 19, 1954. Arizona Addresses N.Y. Forum, October 22,1952. Ministers Praise Ike For 'Spiritual Mood', April 29,1953. High Court Writ Frees Prisoner, May 25,1951, Republic. Phelps Dodge Gets Defense Rating On Mine. Water Hauled 56 Miles for Humans, Cattle and Wildlife in Williams Area. 524,000 Vehicle Operators Affected by New Law. Man, 176, Has New Teeth Paper Reports, January 25,1953, Times. Speeded-Up U.S. Bank Merges Trend May Run Into Trouble. Mingus School Graduation Today, Rape Attempt Fought off By Housewife, 24. Jerome Study Outline Given. Pyle Has Biggest Campaign Expense, November 27,1952, Prescott Courier.
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2.11			NAU.MS.129.1.1.11 11 Miscellaneous Papers: Map of Mining Area. Report on the Property of the Green Monster Mining Company. Certificate of Jerome Volunteer Fire Department. Old Valley National Bank Checks. Old Bank of Arizona Checks. Post card of Mingus Mountain Arizona. Membership card for The Jerome Historical Society Herbert V. Young Pamphlet for County Supervisor. Data Sheets for the United Verde Company. Miscellaneous Data sheets. Miscellaneous Letters.


NAU.PH.637: Joe Larson Photograph Collection, This grouping includes 2 black-and-white photographs, 24 postcards,and 10 photomechanical prints of the United Verde Copper Company; Gadson Copper Company; Flagstaff.