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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:

Mitchell H. Kline papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1463
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1950s-1970s

Mitchell H. Kline photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0596
Abstract

The Mitchell H. Kline photograph collection contains a personal portrait and 17 8x10 black and white photographs of the Rare Metals Corporation located in Tuba City, Arizona.

Dates: circa 1940-1960

Ezra Clark Knowlton papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0389
Abstract

The Ezra Clark Knowlton papers (1919-1979) consist of materials surrounding Knowlton's involvement with various Utah public service organizations.

Dates: 1919-1979

Robert Gordon Larsen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0999
Abstract

The Robert Gordon Larsen papers (1930-1972) contain correspondence, journal articles, notebooks, research proposals, and a scrapbook relating to the career of this Utah chemist. Larsen was an engineer and chemist principally with the Shell Development Company, a division of Shell Oil Company.

Dates: 1930-1972

J. Heinrich Lienhard papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0089
Abstract

The J. Heinrich Lienhard papers (1843-1933) consist of a translated portion of Lienhard's diary about his life in California before and after the gold rush, and photocopies of correspondence, certificates, and other items relating to Lienhard and his family.

Dates: 1843-1933

Lincoln Mining Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1386
Abstract

The Lincoln Mining Company records (1947-1950) contain correspondence, notices, obituaries, and a blueprint of the Lincoln mining district.

Dates: 1947-1950

Little Cottonwood Canyon history collection [microform]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0632
Abstract

The Little Cottonwood Canyon history collection (1870-1965) consist of a microfilmed copy of a collection of clippings, notes, and transcriptions on the history of Little Cottonwood Canyon, kept by Lawrence P. James. The materials are weighted heavily toward mining in the nineteenth century, but contain information on the development of the ski industry in the twentieth.

Dates: 1870-1965

Little May Mining Company stockholders report and map

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0762
Abstract

The Little May Mining Company stockholders report (1927) gives descriptions of the various properties mined by the Little May Mining Company for the year 1951. It also provides a balance sheet with records of assets and liabilities, as well as a profit and loss statement for the company in that same year. The map (1951) shows properties in the Tintic and North Tintic mining districts, Utah, and gives a scale of annual production for the years 1869 to 1927.

Dates: 1927; 1951

Augustus Locke papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2289
Abstract

The Augustus Locke papers (1911-2002) consist mainly of writings and mining reports, written by Locke (1883-1981), for mines and mining areas in Utah and California. Other areas of the western United States, as well as Mexico, are also represented. Locke was a mining and economic geologist.

Dates: 1911-2002

Joseph M. Locke papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1582
Abstract

The Joseph M. Locke papers (1861 and 1884) consist of manuscripts and notes regarding Utah gold coinage and collateral during the nineteenth century.

Dates: 1861-1884

Don Maguire papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0424
Abstract

The Don Maguire papers (1899) consist of a speech given by Maguire, entitled "The Antiquities of the Southwest," given before the Utah State Historical Society, and color copies of a letter written by Maguire to Professor L. S. Ropes concerning various geological aspects of Utah.

Dates: 1899

Mammoth Mining Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2281
Abstract

The Mammoth Mining Company records (1899), contain receipts and assays concerning the mine, as well as a brief history. The Mammoth Mining Company was organized in Mammoth City, Calif. in 1878.

Dates: 1899

Thorn Mayes photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0355
Abstract

The Thorn Mayes photograph collection contains aerial views, 1934-1937, of the San Juan River drainage area, the Rio Grande watershed, and of the Navajo and Zuni Indian Reservations in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. This collection also includes an album of hand colored photographs of the Grand Canyon by Fred Harvey of the El Tovar Studio. As well as, slides of various areas in the southwest United States taken between 1962 and 1980.

Dates: 1934-1937

McIntyre family ranch scrapbook [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2047
Abstract

The McIntyre family ranch scrapbook [photocopy] (1840-2006) is about the family ranch near the Tintic Mining Region in Juab County.

Dates: 1840-2006

Guy R. McKay papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0669
Abstract

The Guy R. McKay papers (1935-1954) consist of an original and photocopy of a report by McKay titled "The American Flag Mine." The report was intended to furnish geological and engineering data to accompany an application of the Park City Development Company for listing its stock on the Salt Lake City Stock and Mining Exchange. A photocopy of McKay's obituary is also included in the collection.

Dates: 1935-1954

Patrick W. McKendrick papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042321622]
Identifier: MS 0350
Abstract

The Patrick W. McKendrick papers (1936-1939) consist of McKendrick's hand-written manuscript, as well as a typescript, describing his metal recycling project at the Salt Lake City garbage dump. McKendrick staked a mineral claim at the dump during the 1930s and began a sluice operation to recover the iron, gold, and silver left by decomposing cans and garbage.

Dates: 1936-1939

Mitchell Melich papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2050
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1932-2004

Mineral Flat Mining Company cash book

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0291
Abstract

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

Dates: 1908-1918

Mineral Hill Mining Company ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1191
Abstract

The Mineral Hill Mining Company ledgers (1871-1879) consist of an account ledger and a payroll ledger.

Dates: 1871-1883

Mineralogical Society of Utah records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1198
Abstract

The Mineralogical Society of Utah was organized in Salt Lake City to facilitate the study of mineralogy. The collection (1939-1990) contains records documenting the organization, operation, and activities of the society.

Dates: 1939-1990