Letters Regarding the Russell Process 1884-1886

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Letters Regarding the Russell Process 1884-1886

MS 096


Collection Summary
Creator:	Russell, Edward H.
Collection Name:	Letters Regarding the Russell Process
Inclusive Dates:	1884-1886
Physical Description:	.1 linear feet
Abstract:	Edward H. Russell was the inventor of the process for extracting silver from raw ore by lixiviation, using hyposulphite. Carbons of letters in bound letter copying book, written from May of either 1884 or 1885, to April of 1886. They are from Russell to various western mine managers, and about the advantages of the method.
Collection Number:	MS 096
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

Inventor of process for extracting silver from raw ore by lixiviation, using hyposulphite. This procedure was first successfully introduced in Sept. 1884 at Silver Reef, Utah.

Scope and Content Note

Carbons of letters in bound letter copying book, written from May of either 1884 or 1885, to April of 1886. They are from Russell to various western mine managers, and tout the advantages of the method. Letters to Carl A. Stetefeldt, author of a book on the "Russell process," detail progress made in its implementation in various locations, including Silver City, New Mexico.

Arrangement

This collection is organized chronologically.>

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

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Access Terms

Personal Name(s)

Stetefeldt, Carl A. (Carl August), 1838-1896.

Subject(s)

Silver -- Metallurgy -- History -- 19th century -- Sources.

Silver mines and mining -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Sources.

Administrative Information

Credit Line

Letters Regarding the Russell Process (MS 096). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired as gift, 1968.

Processing History

Processed by Staff.