John Francis papers 1890-1894

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John Francis papers 1890-1894

MS 011


Collection Summary
Creator:	Francis, John, 1848-1899.
Collection Name:	John Francis papers
Inclusive Dates:	1890-1894
Physical Description:	.4 linear feet
Abstract:	John Francis, 1848-1899, was a manager of the Astillero Mine, Huasco, Chile, for the Camarones Copper Company during the 1890-1894 period. Collection includes original mechanical drawings of smelting installations used in the Chilean copper industry during the latter half of the 19th century, accompanied by a day book, 1890-1894, of the Astillero Mine finances.
Collection Number:	MS 011
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

Manager of the Astillero Mine, Huasco, Chile, for the Camarones Copper Company during the 1890-1894 period.

Scope and Content Note

Original mechanical drawings of smelting installations used in the Chilean copper industry during the latter half of the 19th century, accompanied by a day book, 1890-1894, of the Astillero Mine finances.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into 2 series:

Series I: Ledger book, 1890-1894
Series II: Mechanical drawings, 1890

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

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Access Terms

Corporate Name(s)

Camarones Copper Company.

Geographic Name(s)

Astillero Mine (Chile).

Subject(s)

Copper mines and mining -- Chile -- History -- Sources.

Administrative Information

Credit Line

John Francis papers (MS 011). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired as gift, 1962.

Processing History

Processed by Staff.