Personal and Professional Papers
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The John Peperakis papers (1913-1990) contains correspondence, research papers, clippings, maps and sketches of mines and mining methods. Maps cover nearly all of Utah and portions of other Rocky Mountain states with the bulk concerning Carbon County, Utah, and the Kaiparowits Mining Project. Detailed drawings and reports cover the longwall method of coal mining which set a world record for tonnage mined in one day.
Maps may be found in the following formats: A-Acetate; B-Blueprint; C-Foamcore; F-Film; L-Linen; P-Paper; S-Sepia; V-Vellum.
Maps may be found in the following formats: A-Acetate; B-Blueprint; C-Foamcore; F-Film; L-Linen; P-Paper; S-Sepia; V-Vellum.
Dates
- 1913-1990
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 13.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Peperakis, John (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu