Talk:L. D. Ricketts

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It was not Dr. Ricketts who designed the Concentator. It was David Cole who was hired in 1902 to design and build this. It was completed by 1909. There is a photo albumn of the work in progress at the University of Texas at El Paso under the estate of David Cole.Carmeldesigner 03:42, 22 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Which concentrator was this? Mine/location? Thanks, Pete Tillman 20:11, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

The Concentrator was in Cananea Mexico owned by the Cananea Consolidated Copper Company. My great grandparents David and Maude Carr Cole and their then four children (Lela Margaret, David Jr, William Hoyt and John Carr) moved into Dr. Ricketts Home where they lived from 1903 to 1910. While in Mexico, Maude gave birth to another son James Kirk in 1906.

I see from your Question that you have been involved in the mining industry for a bit. Perhaps we should talk about that subject in another venueCarmeldesigner 03:00, 24 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the info on Ricketts and your great-grandad. I'd like to see your photos sometime!


 * I edited out the error you pointed out, & removed the Cole info as it's really not pertinent to the Ricketts article. You might consider writing an article on Mr. Cole -- sounds like he had an interesting career.


 * Yes, I've been in mining a bit -- for 40 years or so. Cheers, Pete Tillman 20:49, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Pete, I understand your edit. Believe you should remove the statement of designing the Concentrator of Cananea, as he was not involved in that operation, although I understand he did remain on the "Board".

David Cole is on my list for a book or article. Do you know if Greene's widow placed his papers in any library? It is amazing what is and isn't saved! I drive through Arizona to & fro to family in Texas and stop now in Tucson for a look-see at papers in the Historical and Special Library. Would you be interested in a meeting with photos? Carmeldesigner 18:27, 29 May 2007 (UTC)