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Mines and Mineral Resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the potential economic value of minerals or the technical aspects of locating and removing them from the earth. Works on the industries based on the extraction, processing, and commercialization of minerals are entered under |a Mineral industries. |i Works on the geochemical or geological aspects of naturally formed inorganic and organic compounds are entered under |a Minerals.

Found in 197 Collections and/or Records:

Don Maguire papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0424
Abstract The Don Maguire papers (1899) consist of a speech given by Maguire, entitled "The Antiquities of the Southwest," given before the Utah State Historical Society, and color copies of a letter written by Maguire to Professor L. S. Ropes concerning various geological aspects of Utah.
Dates: 1899

Mammoth Mining Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2281
Abstract The Mammoth Mining Company records (1899), contain receipts and assays concerning the mine, as well as a brief history. The Mammoth Mining Company was organized in Mammoth City, Calif. in 1878.
Dates: 1899

Thorn Mayes photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0355
Abstract The Thorn Mayes photograph collection contains aerial views, 1934-1937, of the San Juan River drainage area, the Rio Grande watershed, and of the Navajo and Zuni Indian Reservations in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. This collection also includes an album of hand colored photographs of the Grand Canyon by Fred Harvey of the El Tovar Studio. As well as, slides of various areas in the southwest United States taken between 1962 and 1980.
Dates: 1934-1937

McIntyre family ranch scrapbook [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2047
Abstract The McIntyre family ranch scrapbook [photocopy] (1840-2006) is about the family ranch near the Tintic Mining Region in Juab County.
Dates: 1840-2006

Guy R. McKay papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0669
Abstract The Guy R. McKay papers (1935-1954) consist of an original and photocopy of a report by McKay titled "The American Flag Mine." The report was intended to furnish geological and engineering data to accompany an application of the Park City Development Company for listing its stock on the Salt Lake City Stock and Mining Exchange. A photocopy of McKay's obituary is also included in the collection.
Dates: 1935-1954

Patrick W. McKendrick papers

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Identifier: MS 0350
Abstract The Patrick W. McKendrick papers (1936-1939) consist of McKendrick's hand-written manuscript, as well as a typescript, describing his metal recycling project at the Salt Lake City garbage dump. McKendrick staked a mineral claim at the dump during the 1930s and began a sluice operation to recover the iron, gold, and silver left by decomposing cans and garbage.
Dates: 1936-1939

Mitchell Melich papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2050
Abstract The Mitchell Melich papers (1932-1973) contain correspondence, cards, handwritten notes, notebooks, appointment books, travel itineraries, calendar books, passports, general Republican Party materials, mining materials, gubernatorial campaign materials, financial documents, and news clippings. This collection covers four main portions of Melich's life: mining, gubernatorial campaign, service in the Republican Party, and Solicitor of the Department of Interior.
Dates: 1932-2004

Mineral Flat Mining Company cash book

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0291
Abstract The Mineral Flat Mining Company cash book (1908-1918) provides accounting information. Identified from stamp inside front cover.
Dates: 1908-1918

Mineral Hill Mining Company ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1191
Abstract The Mineral Hill Mining Company ledgers (1871-1879) consist of an account ledger and a payroll ledger.
Dates: 1871-1883

Mineralogical Society of Utah records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1198
Abstract The Mineralogical Society of Utah was organized in Salt Lake City to facilitate the study of mineralogy. The collection (1939-1990) contains records documenting the organization, operation, and activities of the society.
Dates: 1939-1990