Logue family papers, 1893-1932

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Summary

Creators:
Logue family
Abstract:
Letters from brothers Claude and Nelson Logue, and Claude's wife Margaret Logue, to parents Ida and Reuben Logue in Aspen, Colorado, describing work and daily life. Some documents related to the Chronicle Gold Mining Company are also included.
Extent:
0.4 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Logue family papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

Letters from Nelson Logue, Claude Logue, and Margaret Logue, to Nelson and Claude's parents Ida and Reuben Logue in Aspen, Colorado. Nelson's early letters describe his academic progress at the Colorado School of Mines, school events, and visits to the surrounding countryside; and a brief stint working in El Paso, Texas. Later letters detail his work for the American Smelting and Refining Company in Hayden, Arizona, and also mention trips to the Arizona desert and his thoughts on the state of copper mining. Claude Logue writes of his work in Denver and Alma, Colorado, and Anaconda, Montana, and also relays news of layoffs and fatal accidents in the mines. Margaret Logue's letters are filled with details of her daily life at home with Claude often away, including differences in small town amenities; and the work of caring for animals, tending the garden, preparing food, and performing strenuous outdoor chores. She also describes the family's move to Butte, Montana, and the process of finding a house and relocating. There are also documents related to the Chronicle Gold Mining Company, located near Prescott, Arizona, including reports, stock certificates, and business correspondence.

Biographical / historical:

Nelson W. Logue (1874-1944) and Claude L. Logue (1876-1959) were brothers from Colorado involved with the mining industry in the Western United States. Claude Logue was married to Margaret M. Hamilton Logue (1878-1946), and worked as an assayer and mining engineer, and the couple moved around between Colorado, Nevada, and Montana due to Claude's work. Nelson Logue attended the Colorado School of Mines and worked as an engineer, primarily in Arizona for the American Smelting and Refining Company.

Acquisition information:
Purchase from McBride Rare Books, February 2022.
Processing information:

Processed at the time of accessioning by Kelly Kress in March 2022.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by person, followed by company documents.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Logue family papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

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