Evening at the Archives: Philo P. Chase and the Barnes-Hecker Mine

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Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives

Join the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives for an Evening at the Archives presentation with Zach Lanciani, who helped research the Beaumier Heritage Center's recent exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Barnes-Hecker Mine disaster. 

Lanciani will share his research process and discuss what he uncovered about Philo P. Chase, the landowner who leased his property to the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. 

The presentation will take place from 7 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives in Harden Hall 228. 

For questions about the event, contact Annika Peterson at annipete@nmu.edu or 906-227-1429. 


Thursday, Oct 29, 2026

Start Time:  7:00 pm
End Time:  8:00 pm

Event Place

Archives

Room

Harden Hall 228

Address

1401 Presque Isle Ave

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Annika Peterson

Contact Phone Number

906-227-1429

Contact Email

annipete@nmu.edu

Event Type

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