Minnesota Steel Company correspondence

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S6135

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one folder of correspondence (1909-1912) between Minnesota Steel Company and American Hoist and Derrick Company of St. Paul, Minnesota. The correspondence concerns the purchase and installation of two locomotive cranes from American Hoist and Derrick by the Minnesota Steel Company.

Dates

1909-1912

Creator

Minnesota Steel Company (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Minnesota Steel Company was formed as a subsidiary organization of U.S. Steel in 1907 to oversee land acquisition, construction, and eventual operation of its manufacturing operations in Duluth (Morgan Park). George L. Reis served as Minnesota Steel's first vice president and general manager. The plan for the steel plant was filed with the city building inspector in May 1910. The plant produced its first steel on December 11, 1915.

Extent

0.50 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.