Papers. 1897-1966, 1.5 linear foot. The collection consists of subgroups which hold general correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and organizational records of John W. Fulton and his two companies. Fulton's personal papers consist of a letterpress book of outgoing correspondence (1898-1899); a cash journal and miscellaneous invoices for the Plymouth Gold Mining Company (1897-1903) [Volume located in Oversize Box 1]; diaries of primarily business activities (1908-1910, 1912, 1914, 1916, 1917), and stock certificates for the Montana Gold Mines Syndicate and Montana Leasing and Mining Company. Entries in the diary and the correspondence relate primarily to the administration of Fulton's various businesses, and especially to stock transactions. There is some discussion of the results of mining work, e.g., discoveries of certain minerals, John's installation of telephones around the region, and a few personal notes. Fulton's business trips to both coasts are briefly mentioned. A few news clippings covering the life and death of John and his wife, Antoinette, and business filings with the Secretary of State are also included. Records in the Big Ox Mining Company subgroup include correspondence (1927-1934) with C.L. Hewitt and with stockholders, including a list of stockholders: and an expense journal (1905-1913) reflecting the day-to-day expenses of the mining operation, including wages [Oversize Volume located in Oversize Box 1]. Materials which were loose in the volume have been foldered. There is also a prospectus (1937) on the Big Ox properties by John W. Fulton, for the Montana Mine trust. Records in the Northern Angora Goat Company subgroup include incoming correspondence, consisting of a personal letter (1921) to Charles J. Fulton, and two letters (1937-1938) regarding John W. Fulton's appeal for funds: outgoing correspondence (1938) concerning a mohair fleece shipment; financial records (1932-1934); and miscellany, including a promotional flyer, a blank contact, etc. A receipt (1932) for labor at the Big Ox Mine is also included as well as an advertisement mailer for Long Mohair Goats [Oversized Folder].