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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:

Great Dike Gold Mines Corporation photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0840
Abstract The Great Dike Gold Mines Corporation photograph collection contains materials related to the 100 ton mill, mine operation, machinery, and interiors.
Dates: 1920-1980

Great Dike Gold Mines Corporation records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1744
Abstract The Great Dike Gold Mines Corporation records (1917) contain a scrapbook and a property survey depicting the location and facilities of this mine. The Great Dike Gold Mines Corporation owned a gold mine in El Dorado County, California.
Dates: 1917

Green River Mining and Improvement Company records [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0663
Abstract The Green River Mining and Improvement Company records (1895-1896) consist of photocopies of documents from several companies formed in the late nineteenth century. Their purpose was to exploit the resources to be found in the area of the lower Green and Grand (renamed the Colorado in 1921) Rivers. Included are stock certificates, certificates of incorporation, letters, and a prospectus.
Dates: 1895-1896

Boyd Gutherie photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0204
Abstract The Boyd Gutherie photograph collection contains photographs of early oil shale extraction activities. The majority of the collection consists of photographs of activities at the Anvil Points Oil Shale Experiment Station.
Dates: 1949-1956

Boyd Guthrie papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0204
Abstract The Boyd Guthrie papers (1916-1964) consist of articles, brochures, and reports on oil shale development in Utah and Colorado.
Dates: 1916-1964

Ralph J. Hafen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2019
Abstract The Ralph J. Hafen papers (1944-1990) contain legal documents, agreements, correspondence, notes, reports, maps, wills, invoices, and other materials concerning, for the most part, mining properties and disputes. Ralph J. Hafen (b. 1925) is an attorney whose specialty is in mining law.
Dates: 1944-1990

Ralph J. Hafen photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1093
Abstract The Ralph J. Hafen photograph collection contains images of the Delta Mine and miners.
Dates: 1960-1980

Gaylon W. Hansen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1389
Abstract The Gaylon W. Hansen papers (1919-1980s) consist of mining records for various Utah mining areas and plant productions, with a large portion concentrating on the Midvale Plant.
Dates: 1919-1980s

Happy Jack Mine photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1012
Abstract The Happy Jack Mine photograph collection (1960-1969) concentrate mainly on the business and mining interests of Cecil and Cleone Hansen. Included in the collection are photos related to mining and development, and family photos including seasonal greeting cards.
Dates: 1960-1969

Happy Jack Mine records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1919
Abstract The Happy Jack Mine records (1938-1993) consist of correspondence, reports, financial records, news clippings, and legal documents related to the operation of the Happy Jack Mine by Cleone Bronson Cooper Hansen and her first husband, Joe Cooper. Included are materials documenting other business and mining interests of Cleone Hansen and her second husband, Cecil P. Hansen. Also included are documents related to the estate of Joe Cooper. The Happy Jack Mine was located on the southwest rim of...
Dates: 1938-1993