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Biography - Claudius B. Grant

Persons, , Formed a partnership with Joseph H. Chandler in 1873 for the practice of law. In 1876, he was elected prosecuting attorney for Houghton County. He was elected circuit court judge in 1882 and became justice of the supereme court in 1889.

Scanned: November 28, 2006


Biography - Thomas Hoatson

Persons, , A prominent citizen of Laurium. He was instrumental in organizing the Calumet & Arizona Copper Mine. Through his mining operations, he accumulated much wealth. He served as president and vice president of several banks and mining companies. [Head and shoulders portrait of Thomas Hoatson]

Scanned: November 28, 2006


Biography - Thomas B. Dunston

Persons, , A Hancock lawyer who became lieutenant governor of the state. He held positions of president and director of several banks and mining companies. He was a member of the board of control of the Michigan College of Mines, now MTU. [Head and shoulders portrait of Thomas B. Dunston]

Scanned: November 28, 2006


Biography - Samuel P. Payne

Persons, , A citizen of Hancock, Mr. Payne took over the meat market his father had established. He was a all-around sportsman, fond of boating and horse-racing. [Head and shoulders portrait of Samuel P. Payne]

Scanned: November 28, 2006


Biography - Andrew Johnson

Persons, , A successful Hancock business man. Native of Finland who became successful by taking contracts to supply mines with timber. Member of the first board of directors of Suomi College. He was active in public affairs and served 17 years as road commissioner. Was a director of the Finnish Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Calumet. [Head and shoulders portrait of Andrew Johnson]

Scanned: November 28, 2006


Cities & Towns - Copper Harbor

Human Settlements, Water, Lakes, Woody Plants, Trees Overlooking Copper Harbor from Brockway Mountain [Scenic view taken from book ART WORK OF LAKE SUPERIOR REGION OF MICHIGAN - OSHKOSH, WI 1898 PART 10]

Scanned: August 3, 2006


Cities & Towns - Eagle Harbor

Buildings, Water, Lakes, Woody Plants, Trees View Along Shore at Eagle Harbor [A few rustic buildings built close to shore are pictured.]

Scanned: March 7, 2008


Calumet & Hecla Logo

Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, , C & H Logo [Image of the logo taken from the C & H Publication News & Views Volume 1 Number 4]

Scanned: May 28, 2010


Buildings - Residences

Buildings, Dwellings, Housing, Single Family, Persons, When not mining at the Iroquois Shaft "Art" Kauppila of Copper City is busy putting new siding on his home, building an enclosed porch, and painting. [Mr. Kauppila is pictured on the scaffolding attached to his home. Two young girls pose on a ladder resting on the side of the home.]

Scanned: August 19, 2008


Buildings - Residences

Buildings, Dwellings, Housing, Single Family, Persons, Francis Hall of the Calumet Drill Bit Shop, who resides in the Albion Location, is building an enclosed porch on the back of his residence. [Image of Mr. Hall working on the roof area of the porch.]

Scanned: August 19, 2008