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Tooele smelter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2974

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typewritten history of the Tooele lead smelter which was owned by the Anaconda Company. The lead smelter was a major employer in Tooele for many years. The lead also poisoned many residents of the city.

Dates

  • approximately 1980

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Tooele smelter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Dunlavy was a long-time resident of Tooele, Utah. He worked for many years at the Tooele lead smelter, and he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Extent

1 item (25 p.)(0.04 linear ft.) : (1 history)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

This item was donated by Jean Mogus to Special Collections in 2004.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Jean Mogus; 2004.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Title
Register of Tooele smelter
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 May 24
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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