Edwin R. Shorey Papers, 1925-1964

Summary Information

Title: Edwin R. Shorey Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1925-1964

Creator:
  • Shorey, Edwin Ray, 1884-1964
Call Number: Mss 801; PH 2886; PH 3965 (3); AE 415-AE 421

Quantity: 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes), 7 films, and approximately 140 photographs

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Papers of Edwin R. Shorey, a chairman of the Department of Mining and Metallurgy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, largely concerning his work as a consultant to various Wisconsin mining companies. For companies such as the Badger Zinc Company of Dodgeville and the Coughlin Mining Company of Shullsburg there is correspondence, financial records, and blueprints. In addition, other correspondence concerns academic matters, the careers of former students, and state and national legislation about mining. Also included are films containing footage of mines and mining, and home movies.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00801
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