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Howe Sound Mining Company records, 1930-1960

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Howe Sound Mining Company (Holden Village, Wash.)
Title
Howe Sound Mining Company records
Dates
1930-1960 (inclusive)
Quantity
94.5' linear
Collection Number
1014 (Accession No. 1014-001)
Summary
Correspondence, financial records, reports and payroll records of a copper mine near Holden, Washington
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections for details

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use

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Languages
English
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Historical Note

Mine discovered in Chelan County, Washington, by James Henry Holden in 1896. Sold to Howe Sound Company, 1928. This was the largest copper, gold and zinc mine in Washington until it ceased production, 1957.

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Content Description

Correspondence (1929-54), financial records, reports, payroll records, and miscellaneous mine data, 1930-1960. Correspondence also regarding Sunset Mine, and a copper mine near Holden, Washington.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Holden Village via Dr. Rieke, 10/31/1968