Hirst-Chichagof Mining Company records, 1920-1943.
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Hirst-Chichagof Mining Company records, 1920-1943.
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Physical Description:
1 box (0.6 linear ft.)
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In the Alaska State Library Historical Collections, P.O. Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811-0571.
Abstract:
Files include company correspondence of Bernard Hirst, Daniel J. Williams, and later managers, company financial records, employee records including income tax report summaries for miners, reports on smeltings, a few assays, operating costs, and order and receipt files from vendors arranged by company name.
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Biographical/Historical Data:
Hirst-Chichagof Mining Co. was formed in 1919 by Bernard Hirst, C.W. Fires, and Goon Dip. The mine location was at Kimshan Cove on Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska. Mill operation began in 1922 and operated almost continuously until 1943.
Restrictions on Access:
Collection is open to research.