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Timothy McCarthy affidavits, 31 March 1905 - 01 April 1905

Overview of the Collection

Title
Timothy McCarthy affidavits
Dates
31 March 1905 - 01 April 1905 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 items
Collection Number
MG 5075
Summary
Affidavits alleging pollution of water in Coeur d'Alene River and Coeur d'Alene Lake from Charles M. Fassett and Elton Fulmer.
Repository
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Timothy McCarthy homesteaded land along the Coeur d'Alene River in 1890. His lands were below the mining operations of Bunker Hill Mining and Sullivan Mining and Coal Company. He filed a lawsuit against the companies regarding pollution to the water which had made the land unusable.

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Content Description

Affidavits of Charles M. Fassett and Elton Fulmer in suit of Timothy McCarthy vs. Bunker Hill and Sullivan, alleging pollution of water in the Coeur d'Alene river and lake, Idaho.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related materials may be found in MG 367, Bunker Hill Mining Company records.

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Subject Terms

  • Affidavits

Personal Names

  • Fassett, Charles M., 1858-1923
  • Fulmer, Elton, 1864-1905
  • McCarthy, Timothy

Geographical Names

  • Bunker Hill Mine (Idaho)
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