Otto Sussman papers, 1896-1919
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sussman, Otto
- Title
- Otto Sussman papers
- Dates
- 1896-1919 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.20 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03721
- Summary
- Papers of a mining engineer and mining company executive.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Otto Sussman (1879-1947) was a mining engineer and was Chairman of the Board of American Metal Company, Ltd. Under Sussman, American Metal became a leading custom smelter and refiner of ores and scraps in the United States. Sussman was also Vice President of U.S. Metals Refining Company and Director of Consolidated Copper Mines Corporation. In 1935, he was President of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America.
Content Description
The collection contains a handwritten thesis, in German, by Otto Sussman (1897) on Qualitative Chemical Analysis for his PhD. There are diplomas and photographs of Sussman and family members, and of the Peace River Expedition (British Columbia) searching for copper (1919), and at a chrome refinery in New Jersey. The collection also contains a miner’s helmet, carbide lamp, and Legion of Honor Medal.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Chemistry, Analytic -- Qualitative.
- Chrome steel industry.
- Copper mines and mining.
- Geology, Economic.
- Mines and mineral resources -- British Columbia, Northern.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Equipment and supplies.
Corporate Names
- American Metal Company.
- Consolidated Copper Mines Corporation.
- United States Metals Refining Company.
Geographical Names
- Peace River (Alta.)
