Collection Summary
Hall, Arthur C., 1909-2005
Arthur C. Hall Papers
1896-2008
11698
4.76 cubic
ft. (6 boxes)
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
English
The collection contains papers relating to the mining career of Arthur C. Hall.
Biography of Arthur C. HallArthur C. Hall (1909-2005) earned his bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from Stanford University in 1929. Hall worked and consulted for a number of mining companies throughout his career, most notably with the American Smelting and Refining Company. As an administrator with ASARCO Hall oversaw mining operations in Mexico (1930s-1950s) and Peru (1950s).
Scope and ContentThe Arthur C. Hall papers contain business records, legal papers, correspondence, photographs, blueprints, maps, and other mining related materials stemming from the mining career of Arthur C. Hall. The bulk of the materials are from Hall’s work in Mexico, Peru, and Arizona for ASARCO.
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes,
and the collection is open to the public.
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright,
property, and libel laws as they apply.
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Arthur C. Hall at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Neel Hall from 2008-2010.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in February 2011.
Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Arthur C. Hall papers, Collection
11698, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Access Terms
American Smelting and Refining Company.
Mineral industries.
Mines and mineral resources--Peru.
Mines and mineral resources--Arizona.
Mines and mineral resources--Mexico.
Mining engineering.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Mines and Mineral Resources
Container List
Series I. Administrative Records
1
1-16
Arizona - East Pima/Mission Mine
1957-1969
2
1-3
Arizona - East Pima/Mission Mine
1957-1969
2
4
Arizona - Little Hills Mine
1976
2
5
Arizona - Silver Bell Mine
1960-1963
2
6
Bolivia - General Administration
1953
2
7-8
Jamaica - Revere Jamaica Alumina
1973-1974
2
9
Mexico - Angangue
1943-1944
2
10-11
Mexico - Charcas
1951-1952
2
12
Mexico - Santa Eulalia
1962
2
13-14
Peru - Northern Peru Mining and Smelting Company
1952-1955
2
15-18
Peru - Southern Peru Copper Corporation
1956-1973
Series II. Maps, Blueprints, and Charts
5
Arizona - East Pima/Mission Mine
1957-1965
5
Mexico - Charcas
circa 1920s, 1940s
5
Mexico - Kildun
circa 1920s, 1940s
5
Peru - Toquepla
1956
5
Miscellaneous/Unidentified
undated
Series III. Other Records
3
1
Correspondence - Tittmann, E.
1955-1957
3
2
Correspondence - Warnock, Harold
1990
3
3
Ephemera
1914, 1944
3
7-17
Legal - Agreements, Leases, Land Options, etc.
1959-1970
3
18-23
Legal - Court Cases
1954-1975
3
24
Newspaper Clippings
1966-2008
3
25
Photographs - American Southwest
1896, undated
3
26
Photographs - Gatherings
circa 1960s-1970s
6
Photographs - Panoramics, Peruvian Mines (Tightly Rolled, Handle with Care)
circa 1950s
3
27
Photographs - Smelter Smoke Stack Dinner Reception
1927
4
1
Public Relations
1963-1967
4
2
Miscellaneous
circa 1950s-1980s
Series IV. Personal Papers
4
3
Biographical
undated
4
4-5
Book Drafts - "Nothing Down,"
1992
4
6
Book Drafts - "Those Wonderful Years in Mexico,"
1997
4
7
Books - "Nothing Down" and "Those Wonderful Years in Mexico,"
1992, 1997
4
8
Oral History - Reminiscence of Sir Ernest Shackelton in October 1916 (Audio Cassette)
undated
4
9
Oral History - Arthur C. Hall, conducted by UTEP (Four CR-Rs)
2003
4
10
Organizations - American Smelting and Refining Company, 25 Year Club
1957-1980
4
11
Organizations - Arizona Mining Association
1959-1969
4
12
Organizations - Arizona Water Quality Control Council
1968-1975
4
13
Organizations - Haverstine Management Service
1991-1994
4
14
Speeches and Writings
undated