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:
William Adam Farish papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1611
Abstract
The William Adam Farish papers (1893-1917) contains materials relating to this mining engineer's prospecting career in Utah, Nevada, and surrounding states. William Adam Farish (b. 1843) was born in Tennessee but spent most of his life working and prospecting mines of the western United States.
Dates:
1893-1917
Federal Resources Corporation photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0656
Abstract
The Federal Resources Corporation photographs contain the "dead files" of a company that, through a long series of mergers and acquisitions, most of which took place in the 1960s, became a force in the world of mineral exploration, development, and mining. While the company dealt with the extraction of various metals and minerals over the years including gold, silver, copper, beryllium, and fluorspar, the focus of the materials in this collection is primarily uranium. The collection materials...
Dates:
1930-1990
Federal Resources Corporation records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1513
Abstract
The Federal Resources Corporation records (1930-1989) contain the "dead files" of a company that, through a long series of mergers and acquisitions, most of which took place in the 1960s, became a force in the world of mineral exploration, development, and mining. While the company dealt with the extraction of various metals and minerals over the years including gold, silver, copper, beryllium, and fluorspar, the focus of the materials in this collection is primarily uranium. The collection...
Dates:
1930-1989; Majority of material found within 1960-1969
Marion Moore Fidlar interview transcript
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0123
Abstract
This collection contains a written transcript (1986) of an interview with Marion Moore Fidlar (1909-1991), the former President and Chairman of Mountain Fuel Supply Company.
Dates:
1986
Roy P. Full photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1065
Abstract
The Roy P. Full photograph collection consists primarily of aerial photography of several mining sites from the Blackbird Mining District.
Dates:
1940-1979
Gilsonite mining digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0873
Abstract
The The Gilsonite Mining digital photograph collection consists of scans of images documenting gilsonite mining techniques.
Dates:
1934-1949
William S. Godbe statement [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1507
Abstract
The William S. Godbe statement (1984) is a photocopy of the handwritten version in which Godbe describes his excommunication by the LDS Church, subsequent mining and smelting ventures in Utah Territory, his disagreements with Brigham Young, and his abandonment of polygamy. Godbe was a prominent Utah businessman. He was a member of a group of intellectual LDS dissenters that became known as the Godbeites and was excommunicated by the LDS Church in 1869.
Dates:
1884
Gold Chain Mining Company records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2455
Abstract
The Gold Chain Mining Company records (1908-1914) consist of a business ledger containing articles of incorporation and meeting minutes.
Dates:
1908-1914
Golden Age Mines Company records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0074
Abstract
The Golden Age Mines Company records (1948-1956) contain notices, notes, ballot forms, letters, agreements, and other documents pertaining to the mining business and mergers of this Nevada corporation. Further information concerning the Golden Age Mines Company could not be found.
Dates:
1948-1956
Great Buffalo Mining Company records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1387
Abstract
The Great Buffalo Mining Company records (1947-1971) include a variety of papers, such as various legal documents and forms, articles of incorporation, by-laws, correspondence, news clippings, notes, and lease agreements.
Dates:
1947-1971