Henry D. Smith papers, 1910-1970
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Henry D.
- Title
- Henry D. Smith papers
- Dates
- 1910-1970 (inclusive)19101970
- Quantity
- 1.80 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07721
- 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
Henry DeWitt Smith (1888-1962), a mining engineer, became manager of the Kennicott mine in Alaska in 1914 after graduating from Yale University in 1910. From 1917-1924 he was mine superintendent of the United Verde Copper Company in Arizona and from 1924-1927 he was an engineer for the New York Trust Company. Smith returned to the United Verde Copper Company in 1927 as its sales manager. From 1930 until his retirement in 1953 he served as engineer, vice-president and director of the Newmont Mining Company in New York City.
Content Description
Collection contains biographical materials; transcripts of an interview with Smith in 1960; correspondence (1910-1963); newspaper clippings, (1944, 1962-1963); diaries, (1945-1947, 1949-1958); a journal of a trip to Asia (1912); miscellaneous legal materials (1933-1970); research notebooks on mines and mining (1916-1924); speeches given by Smith (1955-1956) and photographs.
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mines and mineral resources.
Corporate Names
- New York Trust Company.
- Newmont Mining Company.
- United Verde Copper Company.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Mining engineers.
