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William McCullough papers, 1900-1968

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McCullough, William.
Title
William McCullough papers
Dates
1900-1968 (inclusive)
1912-1958 (bulk)
Quantity
11.30 cubic feet (19 boxes)
Collection Number
07017
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

William McCullough was a mining engineer in Ouray, Colorado. He was associated with a number of mining companies and partnerships during his career, including Mount Hayden Mining and Milling Company, White Mountain Mining Company, American-Nettie Mining Company, Mutual Gold Mines, Inc., Red Mountain Mines, Hidden Treasure group, Mountain King Mining Company, McCullough-Withrow Leasing Company, McCullough and Markey, and McCullough and Smith. He was an Ouray County commissioner and on the executive committee of the Colorado Mining Association in the 1940s. McCullough's wife, Minnie, was postmaster in Ouray from 1945-1962.

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Content Description

The collection includes business correspondence (1912-1958); 11 letter boxes arranged by company or subject, including Ouray accounts, Ouray County Commission, Mutual Gold Mines, Inc., Hidden Treasure, Mountain King Mine, and McCullough leases; seven boxes of business files, including American Smelting and Refining Company; check registers and employee time records; assay certificates; U.S. and Colorado income tax returns; photographs; biographical information on Minnie McCullough; and miscellaneous printed materials and memorabilia. There is a file of correspondence with Robert Parker, Executive Director of the Colorado Mining Association, ca. 1950, and correspondence (mid-1940s) with Judge Thurman Arnold, executor of the Evalyn McLean estate, regarding the Hidden Treasure mine group.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by William McCullough at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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Subject Terms

  • County council members -- Colorado -- Ouray County.
  • Gold mines and mining -- Colorado -- Ouray County.
  • Local government -- Colorado -- Ouray County.
  • Mines and mineral resources -- Colorado -- Ouray County.

Corporate Names

  • American Smelting and Refining Company.
  • American-Nettie Mining Company.
  • Colorado Mining Association.
  • McCullough and Markey.
  • McCullough and Smith.
  • McCullough-Withrow Leasing Company.
  • Mount Hayden Mining and Milling Company.
  • Mountain King Mining Company.
  • Mutual Gold Mines, Inc.
  • White Mountain Mining Company.

Geographical Names

  • Hidden Treasure Mine.
  • Ouray (Colo.) -- History.
  • Ouray County (Colo.) -- History.
  • Red Mountain Mine.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Mining engineers.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Arnold, Thurman Wesley, 1891-1969.
    • McCullough, Minnie.
    • Parker, Robert S.
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