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Calumet Mining and Refining Company photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1710

Scope and Contents

The Calumet Mining and Refining Company photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 25 black-and-white photograph prints sized 4x5 or smaller. The donor, Corwin Likins, worked for the Calumet Mining and Refining Company and the Combined Metals Reduction Company during his career in mining, and material may depict operations from either company. Subjects include miners, ore, and mining equipment. The arrangment of the materials upon donation was maintained, with photos being organized according to the letters they were attached to.

Dates

  • circa 1932-1970s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Corwin Hale “Coach” Likins was born on September 12, 1920 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Etta Smetters and Floyd Byran Likins. He attended the Barnes School of Business in Denver and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. When the United States entered World War II, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. On March 14, 1943, Corwin Likins married Virginia “Peachy” Snyder; together, they had five children. After the war, Likins completed his college education at the University of Utah, graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Likins worked as a mining executive for his career, including for the Calumet Mining and Refining Company and the Combined Metals Reduction Company. Beyond his career, Likins enjoyed coaching youth sports. Corwin Hale Likins died on March 13, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 archives box) : 25 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Calumet Mining and Refining Company photograph collection contains 25 black-and-white photographs depicting mining and smelting operations, employees, and equipment from these companies dating from the 1930s to 1970s. The images depict the Calumet Mining and Refining Company or the Combined Metals Reduction Company, where Corwin Likins, the donor of the collection, worked as a mining executive.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Corwin and Virginia Likins, Marie Cotter, Susan Trevithick, David Likins, and Marilyn Likins in 2011.

Separated Materials

See also the Calumet Mining and Refining Company records (ACCN 2622) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Calumet Mining and Refining Company photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa.
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863