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Title: Garland R. Farmer papers
Date (inclusive): 1946-1992
Collection Number: 91080
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
50 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 oversize folder
(20.5 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, reports, business and financial records, bulletins, statistical data, pamphlets, serial issues, clippings,
other printed matter, and photographs relating to iron ore mining in Liberia and to political, social, and economic conditions
in Liberia. Includes some material relating to Ghana and other countries of Africa, and to Lansdell K. Christie, founder of
the Liberia Mining Company.
Creator:
Farmer, Garland R.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1991.
[Identification of item], Garland R. Farmer papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Garland Farmer, an American businessman, was an industrialist and miner in West Africa, specifically Liberia, who specialized
in iron ore mining. He was affiliated with several large African mining companies, including the National Iron Ore Company
and Mine Management Associates, Limited, serving as president of the latter.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection consists largely of business-related documents, correspondence, and images relating to iron ore mining in Liberia.
Additional material relates to political, social, and economic conditions in Liberia, and some material relating to Ghana
and other countries of Africa, and to Lansdell K. Christie, founder of the Liberia Mining Company, is included as well.
The original order and folder titles of the creator have largely been maintained, with a few exceptions. Folder titles or
explanatory information added by the archivist have been marked with square brackets.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Liberia -- Economic conditions
Iron mines and mining -- Liberia
Liberia -- Politics and government
Liberia -- Social conditions
Ghana
Christie, Lansdell K., -1965
Liberia Mining Company
Mine Management Associates