William McCullough papers, 1900-1968
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McCullough, William.
- Title
- William McCullough papers
- Dates
- 1900-1968 (inclusive)19001968
1912-1958 (bulk)19121958 - Quantity
- 11.30 cubic feet (19 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07017
- 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
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.
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.
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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
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Personal Names
- Arnold, Thurman Wesley, 1891-1969.
- McCullough, Minnie.
- Parker, Robert S.
