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Map of the Calumet Conglomerate Lode

Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Engineering, Surveying, Map of the Calumet Conglomerate Lode [Map shows surface ownership of property with indication of location and direction of major shafts. Includes property of the Calumet and Hecla, La Salle, Osceola, Tamarack, Allouez, Centennial and Laurium mining companies.]

Scanned: July 3, 2006


Victoria Copper Mining Company, Map of Vein: N-61

Historic Sites, Historical Markers, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Victoria Copper Mining Company, Longitudinal section of Underground Development, Victoria Mine, Dip of Vein: N-51.From Report of the Victoria Copper Mining Company for the year 1909.

Scanned: October 26, 2011


Ships - Navarin

Ships, , One of twelve steel trawler minesweepers built for the French Navy. Launched in 1918 each vessel was armed with a 100 mm cannon on the forward deck and one on the stern. Other ships in the fleet were the Cerisoles, Inkerman and the Sebastopol. [Photo of one of the ships which were all designed in the same fashion.]

Scanned: March 2, 2009


Principal Street in Sault St. Marie

, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, [Early sketch of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. A dozen buildings are shown, as well as a set of rail lines and small train of cars in center of main street. Although this illustration does not carry an attribution, it is likely done by Benson John Lossing and William Barritt, active illustrators of the late Nineteenth Century who are credited with the other illustrations in this publication.]

Scanned: November 16, 2006


The Sault Looking Down from the Upper Landing

, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, [Early sketch of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. A single-masted boat sits at a small dock with several buildings. Although this illustration does not carry an attribution, it is likely done by Benson John Lossing and William Barritt, active illustrators of the late Nineteenth Century who are credited with the other illustrations in this publication.]

Scanned: November 16, 2006


Copper Harbor

Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Woody Plants, Trees, Water, Lakes [Early sketch of the town of Copper Harbor. Only nine buildings are visible, with Brockway Mountain in the background. Illustration carries attribution to "Lossing-Barritt" probably referring to Benson John Lossing and William Barritt, active illustrators of the late Nineteenth Century.]

Scanned: November 16, 2006


Light House and Bark Houses at Eagle Harbor

Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Ethnology, America, Indians, Water, Lakes [Early sketch of the the lighthouse at Eagle Harbor. Lighthouse is at right, small house and canoe at left. Native American figure stands center. Illustration carries attribution to "Lossing-Barritt" probably referring to Benson John Lossing and William Barritt, active illustrators of the late Nineteenth Century.]

Scanned: November 16, 2006


Cross-section of mineral-bearing region of Keweenaw County

, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, [Early sketch showing geology of copper-bearing lodes. Sketch shows angled mineral lodes, Lake Superior and conceptual adits and shafts of copper mine. Although this illustration does not carry an attribution, it is likely done by Benson John Lossing and William Barritt, active illustrators of the late Nineteenth Century who are credited with the other illustrations in this publication.]

Scanned: November 16, 2006


Mining in the Veins

, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, [Early sketch of underground mining, probably the Cliff Mine. Four figures are shown, two holding candles and two working with pickaxes. Illustration carries attribution to "Lossing-Barritt" probably referring to Benson John Lossing and William Barritt, active illustrators of the late Nineteenth Century.]

Scanned: November 16, 2006


Cliff Mine from the South Cliff of the North American Company

Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, [Early sketch of the Cliff Mine. Mine buildings are in the background with stumps and logs in the foreground. Illustration carries attribution to "Lossing-Barritt" probably referring to Benson John Lossing and William Barritt, active illustrators of the late Nineteenth Century.]

Scanned: November 16, 2006