History
Few people truly wanted to leave the relative comfort of the largely developed Eastern or Midwestern U.S. in the mid or late 1800s. There were forces which pushed them out of this comfort and attractions that pulled them to the undeveloped west..... pdf download
During the late 1870s, the southeastern part of the Arizona Territory was a hostile and dangerous place. A lack of water and an abundance of warlike Apaches, American outlaws and Mexican bandits kept all but the foolish and desperate away..... pdf download
By the end of the 1890s, the Copper Queen was the only producer in the Warren Mining District, but it did not hold all of the property....... pdf download 2.18 mb
Mining history 1930 - 1975
Phelps Dodge entered the economic horrors of the depression with substantial cash reserves. It would be the wise use of this cash which kept Bisbee alive and indeed improved the mines here.... pdf download
History of Bisbee 1 945 - 1975
The 1940’s would prove to be a decade which brought dramatic change to the United States. It was during this time, the world witnessed World War II and it seemed
that no matter which city you were from, somehow this great conflict was linked to your community.... PDF Download
Once established, the unions at Bisbee were varied and often competing. First came the Western Federation of Miners (WFM), then the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) ..... pdf download
The mining companies contributed to the community
As the American West was opened up by development, the need for the basic services grew dramatically..... pdf download 1.81mb
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Social History
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