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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:

Bingham Mines Company annual reports

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1940
Abstract

The Bingham Mines Company annual reports (1911-1928) consists of sixteen annual reports for this company. The Bingham Mines Company was formed in 1908 as a result of the reorganization of all the Bingham Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company's interests.

Dates: 1911-1928
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

B. H. Blanton letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0165
Abstract

The B. H. Blanton letter (1858) is dated 30 September 1858, is addressed to "Dear Gen'l," and signed "B. H. Blanton." The writer asks for information about gold mines discovered at Pikes Peak, and mentions that he is an old Californian who maintains his excitement in the discovery of new diggings. Other references concern opinions and individuals on the political scene in California. Among the names deciphered are Broderick, McKibben, and Baldwin.

Dates: 1858
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Alfred L. Booth collection on mining companies

 Collection — Oversize box 1: [Barcode: 31114042138299]
Identifier: ACCN 1163
Abstract

The Alfred L. Booth collection on mining companies (1899-1935) consist of a volume of minutes from several mining companies of which Booth was an officer. The records also contain proxy statements and correspondence. Alfred L. Booth was a secretary of various mining companies in Utah and Nevada.

Dates: 1899-1935
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

John Mason Boutwell papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041926645]
Identifier: ACCN 2277
Abstract The John Mason Boutwell papers (1905) consist of galleys and proofs for the United States Geological Survey Professional Paper #38, titled Geology of the Bingham Mining District, Utah, by John Mason Boutwell (b. 1874). The report includes "an introductory statement on the general geology of the region by S. F. Emmons, a chapter on the areal and structural geology of the Bingham district by Arthur Keith, and a detailed discussion of the economic geology...
Dates: 1905
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

William H. Bowers papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1036
Abstract

The William H. Bowers papers (1875-1979) contain materials relating to William H. Bowers (1841-1892), a man well known in the mining and metallurgic circles of the last half of the nineteenth century. The bulk of the collection consists of bids, contracts, and agreements.

Dates: 1875-1979
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

G. L. Brunschuler lectures

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2467
Abstract

The G. L. Brunschuler lectures were written during 1856-1876 about subjects such as Odd Fellowship, the use and abuse of drinking alcohol, mines, and other writings.

Dates: 1856-1876
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Bullion Beck & Champion Mining Company records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0220
Abstract

The Bullion Beck & Champion Mining Company records (1881-1929) consist of by-laws, notices, maps, reports, correspondence, minutes, claims, settlements, and other papers. Organized by John Beck (b. 1843) in the 1880s, the Bullion Beck & Champion Mining Company was located in Juab County, Tintic Mining District, Utah Territory.

Dates: 1881-1929
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Bullion Hill Mines Company journal

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0085
Abstract

The Bullion Hill Mines Company journal (1917-1937) provides a summary of the financial transactions of the company starting in 1917 to 1937.

Dates: 1917-1937
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Butte and Superior Copper Company check register

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1537
Abstract The Butte and Superior Copper Company check register (1906-1911) records financial transactions in this mining company's general account at the First National Bank of Duluth, Minnesota. The Butte and Superior Copper Company, Ltd., was organized in the year 1906 and began development operations in 1907. J. B. Becher was the trustee at that time, and the transactions recorded in this register are in his own handwriting. The basis of this company's development was a group of claims embracing...
Dates: 1906-1911
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Caledonia Club ledger

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0082
Abstract

The Caledonia Club ledger (1876-1894) details the club's financial activities in Virginia City, Nevada.

Dates: 1876-1894
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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