Name/Title
Falconbridge Limited 75 Years 1928-2003 File FolderEntry/Object ID
2022.299.01Tags
Falconbridge Nickel Mines, Falconbridge, Ontario, Mining History, Mining Industry, Nickel Mining, District of Sudbury, The Sudbury BasinScope and Content
File folder created by Falconbridge Limited to commemorate their 75th anniversary (1928-2003)Context
The Falconbridge Mine Company was founded in Toronto, Ontario in 1928. It was a natural resources company focused on exploration, mining, processing, and marketing of metals and minerals, specifically: nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum.
Falconbridge Nickel Mines was incorporated August 28, 1928 as a subsidiary of Ventures Limited. Mining in the Town of Falconbridge.
In 1928, Thayer Lindsley created Ventures Limited as a holding company for various other companies and mining claims. Ventures Limited then purchased Falconbridge Mines in August 1928 from the Bennett-Longyear interests for $2,500,000.
In 2006 Falconbridge Nickel Mines was purchased by the Swiss company Xstrata, which was later bought out by Glencore in 2013.Collection
Falconbridge Nickel Mines Collection, Mining History, Sudbury HistoryCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Folder, FileNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, DocumentNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing AccessoriesNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsArchive Details
Creator
Falconbridge LimitedDate(s) of Creation
1928Primary Language
EnglishArchive Items Details
Title
Falconbridge Limited 75 Years 1928-2003 File FolderDescription
File folder created by Falconbridge Limited to commemorate their 75th anniversary (1928-2003)Creator
Falconbridge LimitedDate(s) of Creation
2003Subjects
History, Mining, Nickel mining, MemorabiliaEthnography
Cultural Region
Township
Falconbridge, OntarioCity
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Photo NumberOther Number
P0066Location
Location
Wall
Mining History SectionRoom
Dale Wilson Reference LibraryBuilding
NORMHC Heritage Centre, Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre* Untyped Location
Capreol, OntarioCategory
StorageDate
March 9, 2022Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very GoodCondition Detail
CreasingDate Examined
Mar 9, 2022Examined By
Kat BezaireSurface
There are some visible surface creasesMaterials
paper, inkProvenance
Provenance Detail
Falconbridge LimitedOwner/Agent
Falconbridge LimitedRole
OwnerPlace
City
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioAcquisition Method
GiftCreated By
normhclibrary@gmail.comCreate Date
March 9, 2022Updated By
normhclibrary@gmail.comUpdate Date
March 9, 2022