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History of Mining in Arizona, 1927-1929

AZ 198


Collection Summary

Creator: Tenney, J. B. (James Brand), 1884-1959
Collection Name: History of Mining in Arizona,
Inclusive Dates: 1927-1929
Physical Description:2 volumes (514 leaves); 29 cm
Abstract:James Brand (J.B) Tenney, 1884-1959, was an assistant geologist for the Arizona Bureau of Mines. This collection is a Typescript of Arizona mining history, chiefly covers the period from 1849 to 1930. Edited and prepared from Mr. Tenney's original manuscript by the Special Collections Division, University of Arizona Library, 1959-1960.
Collection Number:AZ 198
Language: Materials are in English.
Repository: University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/
E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu

Biographical Note

Assistant Geologist, Arizona Bureau of Mines.

Scope and Content Note

Typescript of Arizona mining history, chiefly covers the period from 1849 to 1930. Edited and prepared from Mr. Tenney's original manuscript by the Special Collections Division, University of Arizona Library, 1959-1960.

Vol. 1 provides a general history of mining in Arizona from 1521-1929; a detailed history of Bisbee, Jerome, Globe- Miami, Clifton-Morenci, Ray-Christmas, Ajo, Superior, and Tombstone; and a general history of the smaller camps grouped by county; and background information concerning mines and mining companies.

Vol. 2 contains charts of production statistics, showing copper, lead, silver, and gold prices and amounts produced for each district, 1875- 1929; for some mines, including Silver King Mine and Ray Mine; and for some companies, including Detroit Copper Company, Arizona Copper Company, and United Verde Copper Company.

Arrangement

This collection is organized by mining district and county.

Restrictions

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

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 the University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.

Access Terms

Corporate Name(s)
Arizona Copper Company -- History.
Detroit Copper Mining Company -- History.
United Verde Copper Company -- History.

Geographic Name(s)
Ray Mine (Ariz.)
Silver King Mine (Ariz.)

Subject(s)
Mineral industries -- Arizona -- History.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Ajo Region -- History.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Bisbee Region -- History.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Clifton Region -- History.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Globe Region -- History.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History -- Directories.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Jerome -- History.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Morenci Region -- History.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Superior Region -- History.
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Tombstone Mining District -- History.

Administrative Information

Credit Line

History of Mining in Arizona (AZ 198). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired as gift, 1960.

Processing History

Processed by Staff.