Arizona Death Certificate
Ernest Russell Dickie's wife was Edith (Davis) Dickie and parents were Edward Hale & Clara Blanche (Foltz) Dickie. He worked as a Mining engineer - copper industry.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
December 16, 1955, p. 1
Many Will Attend Rites Friday For Ernest R. Dickie
Many residents of Wickenburg are driving to Prescott today (Friday) to attend funeral services at 3 o'clock this afternoon for Ernest R. Dickie, former resident and mayor of Wickenburg, who passed away early Wednesday morning at his home in Bagdad following a heart attack.
The funeral this afternoon is to be held in the Congregational Church with graveside services by the Masonic Lodge of Prescott.
Mr. Dickie, one of Arizona's best known mining men, was general manager and treasurer of the Bagdad Copper Corporation at the time of his death. He had served in that capacity for more than 10 years. He spent the previous decade in Wickenburg, in charge of mining at the Vulture Mine near here.
Born In Colorado - Mr. Dickie was born in Gold Hill, Colo., a mining camp near, Cripple Creek, January 11, 1902.
The family moved to Oatman, Ariz., when he was still a child. He attended school in Oatman and started in the mining business there. He later moved to Jerome where he was engaged in mining and also operated a store.
From Jerome, Mr. Dickie came to Wickenburg in 1935 to become associated with the East Vulture Mining Co. which resumed operations at the Vulture Nine southwest of here.
Mr. Dickie was superintendent at the Vulture when the Bagdad Copper Corporation was formed in 1944 and he became associated with that concern. He supervised its activities throughout the recent years of vast expansion and development.
Served As Mayor - He was elected mayor of Wickenburg in the Spring of 1944 and served one term in that capacity. He was Worshipful Master of the local Masonic lodge in 1944.
Surviving are the widow and four children: Mrs. Charles Hammon, Norma and Larry, all of Bagdad and Mrs. James Dwight of Tempe. His brother, James Dickie, has been residing at Vulture Mine here for several years. His mother and several sisters also survive.
Courtesy of Sharon Reinhardt
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Bio prepared by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest for Mr. Dickie's induction into the American Mining Hall of Fame as an Honoree from Mining's Past
General Manager, Bagdad Copper. Ernest Dickie was the energetic general manager who overcame many obstacles to bring Bagdad Copper from a marginal underground mine to a successful open pit operation.
Dickie was born in Colorado near Cripple Creek but spent most of his life in Arizona, at Jerome, Oatman, Wickenburg, and Bagdad. In Wickenburg, while serving as mayor and working at the Vulture Mine, he became associated with John C. Lincoln, who also had interests in the Vulture. When Lincoln acquired control of Bagdad Copper Co. in 1945, he appointed Dickie to run the operation.
Dickie quickly realized that the ore body was not suitable for underground mining and immediately implemented plans to convert it to open pit. This conversion was accomplished despite shortages of materials, limited manpower as well as infrastructure challenges in a remote area. Bagdad became the first converted mine when World War II ended, ahead of the better publicized Inspiration and Ray mines.
In 1950, comparative tests were conducted on four open pit haulage trucks, two from each of the two major manufacturers. Based on tests at Bagdad, he persuaded the truck manufacturers to adopt twin-disk torque converter transmission for heavy duty trucks. The Tournarocker, a 35-ton capacity earthmover, good for short hauls, was also proven at Bagdad.
Dickie is best remembered for field tests at the mine that resulted in improvements in earth-moving equipment. His life was sadly cut short by a heart attack in December of 1955. He was inducted into the American Mining Hall of Fame in December 2014 at a ceremony hosted by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest.
Bio courtesy of the Mining Foundation of the Southwest
A summary of his life with other 2014 Mining's Past Honorees in video format is here.
Ernest Russell Dickie's wife was Edith (Davis) Dickie and parents were Edward Hale & Clara Blanche (Foltz) Dickie. He worked as a Mining engineer - copper industry.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
December 16, 1955, p. 1
Many Will Attend Rites Friday For Ernest R. Dickie
Many residents of Wickenburg are driving to Prescott today (Friday) to attend funeral services at 3 o'clock this afternoon for Ernest R. Dickie, former resident and mayor of Wickenburg, who passed away early Wednesday morning at his home in Bagdad following a heart attack.
The funeral this afternoon is to be held in the Congregational Church with graveside services by the Masonic Lodge of Prescott.
Mr. Dickie, one of Arizona's best known mining men, was general manager and treasurer of the Bagdad Copper Corporation at the time of his death. He had served in that capacity for more than 10 years. He spent the previous decade in Wickenburg, in charge of mining at the Vulture Mine near here.
Born In Colorado - Mr. Dickie was born in Gold Hill, Colo., a mining camp near, Cripple Creek, January 11, 1902.
The family moved to Oatman, Ariz., when he was still a child. He attended school in Oatman and started in the mining business there. He later moved to Jerome where he was engaged in mining and also operated a store.
From Jerome, Mr. Dickie came to Wickenburg in 1935 to become associated with the East Vulture Mining Co. which resumed operations at the Vulture Nine southwest of here.
Mr. Dickie was superintendent at the Vulture when the Bagdad Copper Corporation was formed in 1944 and he became associated with that concern. He supervised its activities throughout the recent years of vast expansion and development.
Served As Mayor - He was elected mayor of Wickenburg in the Spring of 1944 and served one term in that capacity. He was Worshipful Master of the local Masonic lodge in 1944.
Surviving are the widow and four children: Mrs. Charles Hammon, Norma and Larry, all of Bagdad and Mrs. James Dwight of Tempe. His brother, James Dickie, has been residing at Vulture Mine here for several years. His mother and several sisters also survive.
Courtesy of Sharon Reinhardt
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Bio prepared by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest for Mr. Dickie's induction into the American Mining Hall of Fame as an Honoree from Mining's Past
General Manager, Bagdad Copper. Ernest Dickie was the energetic general manager who overcame many obstacles to bring Bagdad Copper from a marginal underground mine to a successful open pit operation.
Dickie was born in Colorado near Cripple Creek but spent most of his life in Arizona, at Jerome, Oatman, Wickenburg, and Bagdad. In Wickenburg, while serving as mayor and working at the Vulture Mine, he became associated with John C. Lincoln, who also had interests in the Vulture. When Lincoln acquired control of Bagdad Copper Co. in 1945, he appointed Dickie to run the operation.
Dickie quickly realized that the ore body was not suitable for underground mining and immediately implemented plans to convert it to open pit. This conversion was accomplished despite shortages of materials, limited manpower as well as infrastructure challenges in a remote area. Bagdad became the first converted mine when World War II ended, ahead of the better publicized Inspiration and Ray mines.
In 1950, comparative tests were conducted on four open pit haulage trucks, two from each of the two major manufacturers. Based on tests at Bagdad, he persuaded the truck manufacturers to adopt twin-disk torque converter transmission for heavy duty trucks. The Tournarocker, a 35-ton capacity earthmover, good for short hauls, was also proven at Bagdad.
Dickie is best remembered for field tests at the mine that resulted in improvements in earth-moving equipment. His life was sadly cut short by a heart attack in December of 1955. He was inducted into the American Mining Hall of Fame in December 2014 at a ceremony hosted by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest.
Bio courtesy of the Mining Foundation of the Southwest
A summary of his life with other 2014 Mining's Past Honorees in video format is here.
Arizona Death Certificate
Ernest Russell Dickie's wife was Edith (Davis) Dickie and parents were Edward Hale & Clara Blanche (Foltz) Dickie. He worked as a Mining engineer - copper industry.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
December 16, 1955, p. 1
Many Will Attend Rites Friday For Ernest R. Dickie
Many residents of Wickenburg are driving to Prescott today (Friday) to attend funeral services at 3 o'clock this afternoon for Ernest R. Dickie, former resident and mayor of Wickenburg, who passed away early Wednesday morning at his home in Bagdad following a heart attack.
The funeral this afternoon is to be held in the Congregational Church with graveside services by the Masonic Lodge of Prescott.
Mr. Dickie, one of Arizona's best known mining men, was general manager and treasurer of the Bagdad Copper Corporation at the time of his death. He had served in that capacity for more than 10 years. He spent the previous decade in Wickenburg, in charge of mining at the Vulture Mine near here.
Born In Colorado - Mr. Dickie was born in Gold Hill, Colo., a mining camp near, Cripple Creek, January 11, 1902.
The family moved to Oatman, Ariz., when he was still a child. He attended school in Oatman and started in the mining business there. He later moved to Jerome where he was engaged in mining and also operated a store.
From Jerome, Mr. Dickie came to Wickenburg in 1935 to become associated with the East Vulture Mining Co. which resumed operations at the Vulture Nine southwest of here.
Mr. Dickie was superintendent at the Vulture when the Bagdad Copper Corporation was formed in 1944 and he became associated with that concern. He supervised its activities throughout the recent years of vast expansion and development.
Served As Mayor - He was elected mayor of Wickenburg in the Spring of 1944 and served one term in that capacity. He was Worshipful Master of the local Masonic lodge in 1944.
Surviving are the widow and four children: Mrs. Charles Hammon, Norma and Larry, all of Bagdad and Mrs. James Dwight of Tempe. His brother, James Dickie, has been residing at Vulture Mine here for several years. His mother and several sisters also survive.
Courtesy of Sharon Reinhardt
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Bio prepared by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest for Mr. Dickie's induction into the American Mining Hall of Fame as an Honoree from Mining's Past
General Manager, Bagdad Copper. Ernest Dickie was the energetic general manager who overcame many obstacles to bring Bagdad Copper from a marginal underground mine to a successful open pit operation.
Dickie was born in Colorado near Cripple Creek but spent most of his life in Arizona, at Jerome, Oatman, Wickenburg, and Bagdad. In Wickenburg, while serving as mayor and working at the Vulture Mine, he became associated with John C. Lincoln, who also had interests in the Vulture. When Lincoln acquired control of Bagdad Copper Co. in 1945, he appointed Dickie to run the operation.
Dickie quickly realized that the ore body was not suitable for underground mining and immediately implemented plans to convert it to open pit. This conversion was accomplished despite shortages of materials, limited manpower as well as infrastructure challenges in a remote area. Bagdad became the first converted mine when World War II ended, ahead of the better publicized Inspiration and Ray mines.
In 1950, comparative tests were conducted on four open pit haulage trucks, two from each of the two major manufacturers. Based on tests at Bagdad, he persuaded the truck manufacturers to adopt twin-disk torque converter transmission for heavy duty trucks. The Tournarocker, a 35-ton capacity earthmover, good for short hauls, was also proven at Bagdad.
Dickie is best remembered for field tests at the mine that resulted in improvements in earth-moving equipment. His life was sadly cut short by a heart attack in December of 1955. He was inducted into the American Mining Hall of Fame in December 2014 at a ceremony hosted by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest.
Bio courtesy of the Mining Foundation of the Southwest
A summary of his life with other 2014 Mining's Past Honorees in video format is here.
Ernest Russell Dickie's wife was Edith (Davis) Dickie and parents were Edward Hale & Clara Blanche (Foltz) Dickie. He worked as a Mining engineer - copper industry.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
December 16, 1955, p. 1
Many Will Attend Rites Friday For Ernest R. Dickie
Many residents of Wickenburg are driving to Prescott today (Friday) to attend funeral services at 3 o'clock this afternoon for Ernest R. Dickie, former resident and mayor of Wickenburg, who passed away early Wednesday morning at his home in Bagdad following a heart attack.
The funeral this afternoon is to be held in the Congregational Church with graveside services by the Masonic Lodge of Prescott.
Mr. Dickie, one of Arizona's best known mining men, was general manager and treasurer of the Bagdad Copper Corporation at the time of his death. He had served in that capacity for more than 10 years. He spent the previous decade in Wickenburg, in charge of mining at the Vulture Mine near here.
Born In Colorado - Mr. Dickie was born in Gold Hill, Colo., a mining camp near, Cripple Creek, January 11, 1902.
The family moved to Oatman, Ariz., when he was still a child. He attended school in Oatman and started in the mining business there. He later moved to Jerome where he was engaged in mining and also operated a store.
From Jerome, Mr. Dickie came to Wickenburg in 1935 to become associated with the East Vulture Mining Co. which resumed operations at the Vulture Nine southwest of here.
Mr. Dickie was superintendent at the Vulture when the Bagdad Copper Corporation was formed in 1944 and he became associated with that concern. He supervised its activities throughout the recent years of vast expansion and development.
Served As Mayor - He was elected mayor of Wickenburg in the Spring of 1944 and served one term in that capacity. He was Worshipful Master of the local Masonic lodge in 1944.
Surviving are the widow and four children: Mrs. Charles Hammon, Norma and Larry, all of Bagdad and Mrs. James Dwight of Tempe. His brother, James Dickie, has been residing at Vulture Mine here for several years. His mother and several sisters also survive.
Courtesy of Sharon Reinhardt
~~~~~~~~~~~
Bio prepared by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest for Mr. Dickie's induction into the American Mining Hall of Fame as an Honoree from Mining's Past
General Manager, Bagdad Copper. Ernest Dickie was the energetic general manager who overcame many obstacles to bring Bagdad Copper from a marginal underground mine to a successful open pit operation.
Dickie was born in Colorado near Cripple Creek but spent most of his life in Arizona, at Jerome, Oatman, Wickenburg, and Bagdad. In Wickenburg, while serving as mayor and working at the Vulture Mine, he became associated with John C. Lincoln, who also had interests in the Vulture. When Lincoln acquired control of Bagdad Copper Co. in 1945, he appointed Dickie to run the operation.
Dickie quickly realized that the ore body was not suitable for underground mining and immediately implemented plans to convert it to open pit. This conversion was accomplished despite shortages of materials, limited manpower as well as infrastructure challenges in a remote area. Bagdad became the first converted mine when World War II ended, ahead of the better publicized Inspiration and Ray mines.
In 1950, comparative tests were conducted on four open pit haulage trucks, two from each of the two major manufacturers. Based on tests at Bagdad, he persuaded the truck manufacturers to adopt twin-disk torque converter transmission for heavy duty trucks. The Tournarocker, a 35-ton capacity earthmover, good for short hauls, was also proven at Bagdad.
Dickie is best remembered for field tests at the mine that resulted in improvements in earth-moving equipment. His life was sadly cut short by a heart attack in December of 1955. He was inducted into the American Mining Hall of Fame in December 2014 at a ceremony hosted by the Mining Foundation of the Southwest.
Bio courtesy of the Mining Foundation of the Southwest
A summary of his life with other 2014 Mining's Past Honorees in video format is here.
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