Geological Survey (U.S.) Field notes

Geological Survey (U.S.) Field notes, 1886-1923

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Title: Geological Survey (U.S.) Field notes
Dates: 1886-1923 (inclusive)
18861923
Quantity: 1 linear foot of shelf space, (3 boxes)
Collection Number: Cage 267 (collection)
Summary: Notes on mines kept by S.F. Emmons, F.B. Laney, and G.W. Tower.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Samuel Franklin Emmons (1841-1911) and Francis Baker Laney (1875-1938) were American geologists, who graduated from Harvard University and from Yale University, respectively.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of field notebooks kept by S.F. Emmons, F.B. Laney, and G.W. Tower, containing notes on mines in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, and South Dakota, as well as a few sketches and small maps.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Geological Survey (U.S.) Field Notes, 1886-1923

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the WSU Libraries by F.B. Laney.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Mine surveying -- Georgia
Mine surveying -- Idaho
Mine surveying -- Montana
Mine surveying -- Nevada
Mine surveying -- North Carolina
Mine surveying -- South Dakota
Mine surveying -- Tennessee
Mine surveying -- Utah
Mine surveying -- Washington

Corporate Names

Geological Survey (U.S.) (creator)

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