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Anaconda Copper Mining Company Reduction Dept. / Washoe Sampler records, 1905-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Title
Anaconda Copper Mining Company Reduction Dept. / Washoe Sampler records
Dates
1905-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
20 linear feet
Collection Number
A8:3-6
Summary
These records of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company consist of assay records (1905-1964) of the Washoe Sampler and an index (1920s-1960s) to financial journals of the Anaconda Reduction Department. The assay records include numerical listings by sample lot number and give the name of the mine/company and assay information including ounces of copper, gold, and silver per ton of ore. Accompanying these records is an index by mine/company giving lot number and date; and assay cards giving more detailed assay/ore settlement information. There is also Berkeley Pit ore reserve information (1959-1964). The Reduction Department records consist of an index to some of the financial journals of itemized expenditures which are located in Manuscript Collection 169, The Anaconda Copper Mining Company Records.
Repository
Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research

Languages
English
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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library and Archives. The Library and Archives does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases, permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright holders. For more information, contact the Montana Historical Society Library and Archives.

Preferred Citation

[item description and date]. Name of Collection. Collection Number. [box and folder number]. Montana Historical Society Library and Archives. Helena, Montana.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by series: Production Records (box 1-3; card-box 4-34) and Financial Records (card-box 35-59)

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information available upon request.

Processing Note

Preliminary processing, 2010

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection
  • Production Records

    • Description: Assay record (numerical listing by sample lot number. Gives name of mine/company; and assay information, including ounces of copper, gold, silver, lead, and other minerals per ton or ore) [bound volumes #1-12]
      Dates: 1905-1930
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Assay record (numerical listing by sample lot number. Gives name of mine/company; and assay information, including ounces of copper, gold, silver, lead, and other minerals per ton or ore) [bound volumes #13-17]
      Dates: 1935-1964
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Assay record (numerical listing by sample lot number. Gives name of mine/company; and assay information, including ounces of copper, gold, silver, lead, and other minerals per ton or ore) [unbound volumes]
      Dates: 1966-1971
      Container: Box 3
    • Description: Index to assay record (alphabetical cards for company/mine name, date, and sample lot number)
      Dates: 1905-1964
      Container: Card box 4-13
    • Description: Alphabetical card files (by company / mine name: includes assay/ore settlement date, including dry and wet weight of ore, ounces of copper, gold, silver, lead, and other minerals per ton or ore, quantity of ore, cost, and royalty payment)
      Dates: 1905-1960s
      Container: Card box 14-30
    • Description: Alphabetical card files (by company / mine name: includes assay/ore settlement date, including dry and wet weight of ore, ounces of copper, gold, silver, lead, and other minerals per ton or ore, quantity of ore, cost, and royalty payment)
      Dates: 1910s-1920s
      Container: Card box 31-34
  • Financial Records

    • Description: Index to financial journals in Anaconda Copper Mining Company Records (MC 169, Vol. 966-972)
      Dates: 1910s
      Container: Card box 35-40
    • Description: Index to financial journals in Anaconda Copper Mining Company Records (MC 169, Vol. 973-981)
      Dates: 1920s
      Container: Card box 40-43
    • Description: Index to financial journals in Anaconda Copper Mining Company Records (MC 169, Vol. 982-996)
      Dates: 1930s-1960s
      Container: Card box 44-51
    • Description: Index to accrued interest receivable
      Dates: 1930s-1940s
      Container: Card box 52-54
    • Description: Index to arsenic sales
      Dates: 1930s-1940s
      Container: Card box 55-56
    • Description: Index to payroll records
      Dates: 1940s-1960s
      Container: Card box 57
    • Description: Berkeley Pit ore reserves classification
      Dates: 1960s
      Container: Card box 58-59

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Subject Terms

  • Assaying--Montana--Anaconda.
  • Mines and mineral resources--Montana.
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