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A considerable portion of this correspondence is related to possible petroleum deposits in the Uinta Basin.

22 November--In answer to inquiries about obtaining skeletons of dinosaurs from the University of Utah and Smithsonian Institution, Douglass explained the excavation cost of a skeleton and why it would be less if crews presently working at the site were used.

Scope and Contents 18 January and 5 February--Douglass wrote Dr. George P. Merrill and Dr. Charles D. Walcott at the Smithsonian Institution describing the dangers to the quarry since Carnegie Museum had finished their excavations and left the quarry exposed and unprotected. Douglass stated that while he lived there he would act as a guard until the future of the Monument was decided. He estimated that in 1922, twelve hundred or more visited the Monument. Dr. Walcott was in charge of Dinosaur National Monument...

Scope and Contents 16 January--The asked for and received an article, "Geology and Myth," by Douglass which was published later that month. 11 March--Douglass wrote a friend, "I have superintended the unearthing of about 350,000 pounds of fossils in the rock here--10 car loads." 10 April--Letter to L. E. Camomile, publisher of , from Douglass asking permission to use some of their photographs to illustrate an article for the which will describe his views and plans "to get the Dinosaur...

Scope and Contents From December 1924 until May 1925 Douglass was in California where Pearl was regaining her health and Gawin was in school. While in California he tried to make contacts with oil companies hoping to secure investment capital for oil exploration in the Uinta Basin. Douglass had commitments to assist in the dinosaur laboratory at the request of Dr. George Thomas, president of the University of Utah, and to assist a paleontological team from the University of Michigan in excavations...

Scope and Contents During this year Douglass worked for the University of Utah in the geology laboratory assemblying the paleontological exhibit. Correspondence between Douglass and J. H. Ratliff, exploration engineer, Vernal, Utah, expressing their concern for development of Dinosaur National Monument. Without protection, the site was exposed to serious damage and loss. Correspondence concerning their interest in the development of the Uinta Basin oil exploration. Both Douglass and...

Scope and Contents Letters between Douglass and Ratliff sharing ideas and hopes for the development of the oil business and Uinta Basin generally. 7 March--Letter reveals the seriousness of Douglass's financial situation. The position with the University of Utah was terminated because of lack of funds and Douglass was without an income. 26 March--Douglass to Mrs. Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, California, asking permission to quote from Burbank's writings in an article he was preparing on...

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Correspondence related to Douglass's oil interests in the Uinta Basin.

15 May--From Douglass to Western Venture Corporation, Salt Lake City Utah. "You desire my opinion as to the chances of obtaining oil on the holdings of the Western Venture Corporation near Vernal in Uintah County, Utah." He then outlined in detail his conviction that oil could be obtained on the holdings of the corporation.

Scope and Contents 26 January and 25 February--Letters from E. Raymond Hall, University of California, Berkeley, informing Douglass that his "A Change of name for " would be published in the Hall wrote that the species Douglass named "appears to be distinct from any yet described." 14 May--To Professor L. E. Akely, University of South Dakota, from Douglass describing his early days at the school and his affection and high regard for the president and professors. He wrote of the years that had...

Scope and Contents This correspondence continued with inquiries about fossils and oil with Douglass writing detailed answers to all the questions, ever generous in sharing his knowledge, experience, and collections. 1 July--To President George Thomas, University of Utah, offering the university some of his collections and to continue collecting for the institution. He wrote that he had been "shut out entirely from any connection with the University. "To do the work I wish to do and...

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Series of letters, several by C. N. Strevell, to institutions attempting to sell the collections of Earl Douglass after his death.

Two letters from Frederick S. Dellenbaugh--one suggesting that Dinosaur National Monument be named after Earl Douglass, and one suggesting that the name of Green River, Utah, be changed to avoid confusion.