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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:

Edward B. Wilder letterpress books

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0145
Abstract The Edward B. Wilder letterpress books (1869-1905) were created by this mining agent regarding his marketing of mines in Nevada and Utah.
Dates: 1869-1905

Don Willie papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2740
Abstract The Don Willie papers (1917-1970) consist of materials relating to the mines of the U.S. Smelting, Refining, and Mining Company which were mines located in Lark and Bingham, Utah.
Dates: 1917-1970

Clark L. Wilson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1009
Abstract The Clark L. Wilson papers (1894-1996) contain correspondence, reports, brochures, maps, drawings, business materials, personal materials, and news clippings pertaining to the mining industry in Utah. Included is information regarding Wilson's appointment to serve as a member of the Utah Air Conservation Committee where he represented the mining industry.
Dates: 1894-1996

Phillip M. Wright mining collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042318552]
Identifier: ACCN 2120
Abstract The Phillip M. Wright collection (1940s-1970s) consists of materials concerning various mining companies in Utah and surrounding states. Included are correspondence, reports, agreements, prospecting information, and other papers. Phillip M. Wright (b. 1938) is a retired research faculty of the University of Utah.
Dates: 1940s-1970s

Lloyd R. Yeaton collection about the uranium industry in Utah

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1300
Abstract The Lloyd R. Yeaton collection consists of correspondence, circulars, and news clippings relating to the uranium industry in Utah and surrounding states during the 1950s.
Dates: 1954-1955

Ray Yourdon photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0741
Abstract The Ray Yourdon photograph collection consists of images of western Colorado, including the gilsonite mining areas of Watson and Dragon, Utah and the area around Grand Junction, Colorado; gilsonite mines; farm scenes in Western Colorado; family photographs; travel photos from Colorado, California, and Wyoming, and miscellaneous unidentified images.
Dates: 1900s-1940s

Art Zeldin photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0771
Abstract The Art Zeldin photograph collection contains photos of Utah copper factories and emission control projects.
Dates: 1950-1979