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Wright, Ira., June 5, 1952.

 Item — CD: 518

Scope and Contents

Came to Silver City in 1909 and worked for the Savannah Copper Company in the Burro Mountains. Discusses the copper operations in the Burros. Leased the Pacific Mine in Pinos Altos in 1912 and hit a forty thousand dollar lode of high grade. Discusses the Comanche Mining and Smelting Company and its narrow gauge railroad.

Dates

  • June 5, 1952.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

Transcripts must be accessed via microfilm (CSWR F801 P56 1960). Not all tapes have been transcribed.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Boxes (13 cu. ft.)

General

No transcript.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451