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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:

William Adam Farish papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1611
Abstract

The William Adam Farish papers (1893-1917) contains materials relating to this mining engineer's prospecting career in Utah, Nevada, and surrounding states. William Adam Farish (b. 1843) was born in Tennessee but spent most of his life working and prospecting mines of the western United States.

Dates: 1893-1917

Federal Resources Corporation photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0656
Abstract The Federal Resources Corporation photographs contain the "dead files" of a company that, through a long series of mergers and acquisitions, most of which took place in the 1960s, became a force in the world of mineral exploration, development, and mining. While the company dealt with the extraction of various metals and minerals over the years including gold, silver, copper, beryllium, and fluorspar, the focus of the materials in this collection is primarily uranium. The collection...
Dates: 1930-1990

Federal Resources Corporation records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1513
Abstract The Federal Resources Corporation records (1930-1989) contain the "dead files" of a company that, through a long series of mergers and acquisitions, most of which took place in the 1960s, became a force in the world of mineral exploration, development, and mining. While the company dealt with the extraction of various metals and minerals over the years including gold, silver, copper, beryllium, and fluorspar, the focus of the materials in this collection is primarily uranium. The collection...
Dates: 1930-1989; Majority of material found within 1960-1969

Marion Moore Fidlar interview transcript

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0123
Abstract

This collection contains a written transcript (1986) of an interview with Marion Moore Fidlar (1909-1991), the former President and Chairman of Mountain Fuel Supply Company.

Dates: 1986

Roy P. Full photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1065
Abstract

The Roy P. Full photograph collection consists primarily of aerial photography of several mining sites from the Blackbird Mining District.

Dates: 1940-1979

Gilsonite mining digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0873
Abstract

The The Gilsonite Mining digital photograph collection consists of scans of images documenting gilsonite mining techniques.

Dates: 1934-1949

William S. Godbe statement [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1507
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1884

Gold Chain Mining Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2455
Abstract

The Gold Chain Mining Company records (1908-1914) consist of a business ledger containing articles of incorporation and meeting minutes.

Dates: 1908-1914

Golden Age Mines Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0074
Abstract

The Golden Age Mines Company records (1948-1956) contain notices, notes, ballot forms, letters, agreements, and other documents pertaining to the mining business and mergers of this Nevada corporation. Further information concerning the Golden Age Mines Company could not be found.

Dates: 1948-1956

Great Buffalo Mining Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1387
Abstract

The Great Buffalo Mining Company records (1947-1971) include a variety of papers, such as various legal documents and forms, articles of incorporation, by-laws, correspondence, news clippings, notes, and lease agreements.

Dates: 1947-1971

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