Irving L. Barker papers, 1942-1983
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barker, Irving L.
- Title
- Irving L. Barker papers
- Dates
- 1942-1983 (inclusive)19421983
- Quantity
- 0.55 cubic feet (1 box + 1 envelope)
- Collection Number
- 08984
- Summary
- 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
Irving L. Barker was a metallurgist and mill superintendant for Cerro de Pasco Corporation during the twentieth century. Barker joined Cerro de Pasco in 1934 and worked primarily at the company's La Oroya Mine in Peru. He held several positions at the La Oroya Mine, serving as Assistant Superintendent of Smelting (1947-1952) and Superintendent of Smelting and Refining (1952-1957).
Content Description
Collection contains a number of photographs of Cerro de Pasco Corporation's La Oroya Mine and its smelting and refining facilities, a few images of Irving L. Barker, and two images of a baby llama. Collection also contains several photographic postcards of the La Oroya Mine facilities. A few clippings about Irving L. Barker and two letters written to his wife G. Dorothy Barker are in this collection as well.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Metallurgy -- Peru -- 20th century.
- Metals -- Refining -- Peru.
- Mineral industries -- Peru -- 20th century.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Peru -- 20th century.
- Smelting -- Peru -- 20th century.
Corporate Names
- Cerro de Pasco Corporation.
Geographical Names
- La Oroya (Peru)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
