The Ernest M. Clayton Photographs consist of 40 (3 inch x 4 inch) glass plate negatives showing the construction of buildings at the Inspiration Mill, the International Smelter, and the Miami Power Plant in Miami, Arizona. The images were made by Clayton, an electrician who worked on these construction projects, between 1902 and 1915.

An EAD guide to this collection can be accessed at Arizona Archives Online.

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International Smelter Co. Roaster

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionExterior view of an International Smelter Co. roaster including adjacent structures, train tracks, and an El Paso & Southwestern boxcar.

International Smelter Co. Bedding Bins

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionInterior view of an International Smelter Co. facility showing bedding bins and a conveyor belt.

Man with Machinery

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionUnidentified man standing next to a piece of unidentified machinery, which may be the switchboard at an International Smelter Co. facility.

Group Portrait

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionUnidentified group of men in front of a building made of corrugated metal.

Group Portrait

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionUnidentified group of men.

International Smelter Co.'s Main Building

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
Description

Exterior view of the main building at the International Smelter Co. facility in Miami, Arizona.

International Smelter Co. Tripper Car and Bedding Bins

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionInterior view of an International Smelter Co. facility showing a tripper car and bedding bins.

Group Portrait

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionUnidentified group of men.

Miami Power Plant

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionExterior view of the Miami Power Plant showing the main building and train tracks leading to the facility.

Miami Mill Interior

ContributorsClayton, Ernest M. (Ernest Mayer), 1883-1958 (Photographer)
DescriptionInterior view of the Miami Mill showing belt-driven equipment.