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Mine and Smelter Corporation Records, 1861-1977 (bulk 1900-1950)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mine and Smelter Corporation
Title
Mine and Smelter Corporation Records
Dates
1861-1977 (bulk 1900-1950) (inclusive)
Quantity
12.25 cubic ft. (17 boxes)
Collection Number
10189
Summary
This collection contains the organizational records of the mining and machinery manufacturing company Mine and Smelter Corporation, including legal papers, minutes, correspondence, patent work, company publications, and photographs.
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

The Mine and Smelter Corporation, (originally founded as the Kennedy and Pierce Machinery Group in 1879), was a mining and machinery company located in Denver, Colorado. In 1958 Mine and Smelter Company purchased the Colorado Iron Works Company, (which was established in 1860). In 1971 Mine and Smelter Company changed its name to MSI Industries, and in 1975 to Mine and Smelter Corporation. Among the original owners of Mine and Smelter Supply Company were Eben Smith and brothers John and Robert Cary. By 1904, Joseph Seep had bought out the original partners, and he and his heirs retained control of the company for most of the twentieth century.

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Content Description

The collection contains the records of the Mine and Smelter Corporation (1861-1978) and the Colorado Iron Works Company (1876-1958), which include legal files, financial files, minutes, correspondence, company reports, patent work, mechanical drawings, catalogs, pamphlets, clippings, biographical files, subject files, and photographs. The bulk of the records are from 1900-1950.

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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

Arrangement

This collection has been processed and divided into six series.

Series I. Operational Records, 1861-1956.

Series II. Correspondence, 1904-1961.

Series III. Patents, 1861-1965.

Series IV. Publications, 1887-1968.

Series V. Miscellaneous Documents, 1871-1977.

Series VI. Photographs and Lantern Slides, circa 1880s-1950s.

Related Materials

Related Materials

At the date of processing there is one other collection created by Mine and Smelter Corporation at the Denver Public Library.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from John J. Snyder and Albert E. Seep in February 1986 and February 1987.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in October 2008.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Crushing machinery.
  • Industrial equipment industry--Colorado--Denver.
  • Milling machinery.
  • Mineral industries--Colorado--Denver.
  • Mining machinery.
  • Smelting.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Deeds.
  • Mechanical drawings.
  • Minutes.
  • Patents.
  • Photographs.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Cary, John S.
    • Cary, Robert J.
    • Seep, Joseph.
    • Smith, Eben.

    Corporate Names

    • Colorado Iron Works Company.
    • MSI Industries.
    • Mine and Smelter Supply Company.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2008

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