Frank A. Ayer papers, 1904-1963
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ayer, Frank A., 1886-1976.
- Title
- Frank A. Ayer papers
- Dates
- 1904-1963 (inclusive)19041963
- Quantity
- 20.25 cubic feet (45 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03341
- 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
Frank A. Ayer (1886-1976) was a 1911 graduate of the Columbia school of engineering and specialized in copper mining. He served with the Phelps Dodge Corporation with its mining properties in Arizona from 1911-1916, and after serving in World War I, served with Phelps Dodge from 1919-1933. Ayer was general manager of the Roan Antelope Copper Mines, Ltd. in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) from 1933-1941. During World War II he was in charge of copper production for the War Production Board in the U.S. from 1941-1945. He later served as a consultant and vice-president of the Copper Range Company from 1945-1952.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1904-1963); subject files on mining; newspaper clippings; 1 scrapbook; miscellaneous photographs of Ayer; and records relating to the Phelps Dodge Corporation (1911-1916, 1927-1933) and the Roan Antelope Copper Mines, Ltd. (1927-1944) including reports, correspondence, photographs, maps, newspaper clippings and research notes regarding copper mining.
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
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Copper mines and mining -- Arizona.
- Copper mines and mining -- Rhodesia.
Geographical Names
- Arizona -- History -- 1912-1950.
- Arizona -- History -- To 1912.
- Rhodesia.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Mining engineers.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Phelps Dodge Corporation.
- Roan Antelope Copper Mines.
