John Peperakis papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1436

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

1913-1990

Creator

Peperakis, John (Person)

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

13.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The John Peperakis papers (1913-1990) contains correspondence, mining information, and mostly maps that are hand-drawn, originals documenting mining (coal) areas in Utah and the Rocky Mountain areas. Peperakis was a mining engineer who was manager of Sunnyside Coal Mines, Utah for Kaiser Steel Corporation.