Walter Fitch papers, 1894-1937
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fitch, Walter, 1854-1937.
- Title
- Walter Fitch papers
- Dates
- 1894-1937 (inclusive)18941937
- Quantity
- 4.5 cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05224
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Walter Fitch Sr. (1854-1937) was born in London and came to the U.S. in 1874. He worked in the copper mining industry in Michigan starting in 1881 and then organized the Chief Consolidated Mining Company (CCMC) in 1909 with investors from Michigan. The CCMC conducted general mining operations near Eureka in Juab County, Utah.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Fitch's mining career including correspondence (1894-1937); articles of incorporation, deeds, contracts, leases, reports, and memorandums for the CCMC and its mining operations; maps of the Eureka and Tintic Mining Districts in Juab County; and photographs of Eureka, mining operations and the Fitch family.
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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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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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 -- Michigan.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Utah -- Juab County.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Utah.
- Mining districts -- Utah.
Corporate Names
- Chief Consolidated Mining Company.
Family Names
- Fitch family.
Geographical Names
- Eureka (Utah)
- Eureka Mining District (Utah)
- Juab County (Utah)
- Tintic Mining District (Utah)
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Businessmen.
