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The Thomas Caldwell Adams home movie collection consists of 12 8mm films recorded by the Adams family.

Abstract The Apex Mine legal exhibits (1919) consist of one book of maps and charts of the Apex Mine. This book was prepared for the "Vein suit" as referred to in a handwritten note included with the book. The Apex Mine is located near the Bingham Canyon Mine, in the Highland Boy Fork of Bingham Canyon, Utah. The Apex Mine legal exhibits were an important part of the legal case of 1919 between the Utah-Apex Mining Company and the Utah Consolidated Mining Companies regarding the interpretation of...

Abstract The John Mason Boutwell papers (1905) consist of galleys and proofs for the United States Geological Survey Professional Paper #38, titled Geology of the Bingham Mining District, Utah, by John Mason Boutwell (b. 1874). The report includes "an introductory statement on the general geology of the region by S. F. Emmons, a chapter on the areal and structural geology of the Bingham district by Arthur Keith, and a detailed discussion of the economic geology...

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The Eugene Callaghan papers (1924-1988) consist of materials documenting Callaghan's professional career. Included are correspondence, notes, reports, maps, class materials, and scrapbooks. Eugene Callaghan (1904-1990) was a geologist for the United States Geological Survey. He conducted several investigations of various territories around Utah and its surrounding states.

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The Calumet Mining and Refining Company records (1927-1980s) contain information about several mining plants throughout Utah and Nevada. It also has information about mined materials and mining methods. Many of the materials also pertain to the Combined Metals Reduction Company.

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The Arthur L. Chaffin photographs contains materials concerning Chaffin's owning and operating of the Chaffin Ferry and his mining career. Arthur L. Chaffin operated the ferry across the Colorado River at Hite, Utah until the site was covered by Lake Powell in the 1960s. He was also extensively involved in mining in southeastern Utah.

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The Arthur L. Crawford papers (1899-1980s) contain personal and professional correspondence, manuscripts and articles pertaining to mineral resources in Utah, bound volumes on geology and flood problems, Western Gilsonite and Elaterite Co. financial records, Utah Geological and Mineralogical Survey (UGMS) administrative records, and the missionary journals of Crawford's father.

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The Steven and Connie Faria collection on the Tintic Mining District and western mining (1887-1984) contains materials from the Chief Consolidated Mining Company, along with materials from various mining companies. Included in the collection are stockholders materials, annual reports, administrative materials and correspondence.

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Frisco was a mining camp located in Beaver County, Utah that was active between 1879 to 1929. This collection contains 9 stereographs depicting Frisco and its surrounding area in 1881, during the silver boom.

Abstract The Hampton C. Godbe papers (1864-1990) consist of materials collected by Godbe documenting the life of his grandfather, William S. Godbe, in preparation for a proposed biography. Included are correspondence, notes, articles, and memorabilia. Also included are additional research notes of Hampton Godbe on other topics, as well as personal papers, memorabilia, and news clippings. Hampton Godbe was a Utah newspaper reporter and, later, the manager of Salt Lake City's Metropolitan Water...

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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.

Abstract The Henry Earl Havenor papers (1892-1969) are a collection of mining papers, including correspondence, stock-promotion materials, stock ledgers, and a letterpress book of correspondence of the West Mining Company located in Nevada. Much of the materials contained in this collection relate to mining and business, but there are a few personal papers. Henry Earl Havenor (1887-1978) had an intimate knowledge of Utah's mining industry, and was well acquainted with the problems of labor, the...

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This collection contains two copies of a 1914 assessment notice of the Heber Lion Mining Company which contain handwritten notes.

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The James A. Hogle papers (1925-1950) contain materials relating to the J. A. Hogle and Company (established 1915) and its mining and stock interests.

Abstract The David S. King papers (1959-1966) offer documents regarding the career of this Utah Democrat, who served in the U. S. House of Representatives for Utah's Second Congressional District from 1958 to 1962 and from 1964 to 1966. In 1962, he was defeated in his election bid for the Senate by incumbent Senator Wallace F. Bennett. The collection holds constituent and other correspondence, reports, newsletters, press releases, statements and testimony, pamphlets and other publications,...

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The Karl Vernon King papers (1899-1960) consist of the papers of Karl Vernon King, Creighton King, Samuel A. King, and William Henry King. The Kings were a family of Utah lawyers and politicians. Correspondence, legal papers, speeches, pamphlets, financial records, news clippings, campaign materials, diaries, and other items are included in the collection.

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The Mitchell H. Kline papers (circa 1950s-1970s) consist mainly of mechanical engineering and mining records, although some of Kline's personal materials are also present.

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The Mitchell Melich papers (1932-1973) contain correspondence, cards, handwritten notes, notebooks, appointment books, travel itineraries, calendar books, passports, general Republican Party materials, mining materials, gubernatorial campaign materials, financial documents, and news clippings. This collection covers four main portions of Melich's life: mining, gubernatorial campaign, service in the Republican Party, and Solicitor of the Department of Interior.

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The Mineral Flat Mining Company cash book (1908-1918) provides accounting information. Identified from stamp inside front cover.

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The mining industry scrapbook (1872-1873) consists of news clippings describing Utah's mining industry during the late nineteenth century.