Harry Smedes papers, 1924-2005

Overview of the Collection

Com
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926
Title
Harry Smedes papers
Dates
1924-2005 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 linear feet, (2 boxes, 1 flat drawer)
Collection Number
MSS.032
Summary
The collection focuses on maps from the Southern Oregon area and includes notes regarding local geological studies.
Repository
Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library
Hannon Library, Special Collections
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR
97520
Telephone: 5415526841
libspec@sou.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Dr. Smedes earned a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Washington. He taught at Southern Oregon University and worked as a research geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey agency. Dr. Smedes studied the geology of Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming. His interests included earthquakes, and volcanologic studies, particularly in Yellowstone National Park.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains maps, reports, and information concerning the geology of many locations in southern Oregon. Areas of note include Emigrant Lake, Jackson County, and the Klamath Mountains. There is also an earthquake hazard map for western Oregon and several hazard maps.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright and any related rights protect materials in this collection. Researchers are free to use these materials for any purpose that is permitted by the copyright and any rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, researchers need to obtain permission from the rights holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From the Harry Smedes papers, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The archivist arranged materials in this collection.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
01 1 MSS032:01.01: Landslides
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
This file contains a report on the geologic cross section of the Dead Indian Creek Drainage.
1980
01 2 MSS032:01.02: Hazard maps
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
This file contains an article from from Editor's Choice on recurrent flooding and a report that identifies and describes relevant earthquake hazard zones in Oregon.It also contains copies of local geologic hazard maps.
1999
01 3 MSS032:01.03: Brownsboro
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Materials are open for research.
This file contains a report that describes the geology and mineral resources of the Brownsboro Quadrangle.
1999
01 4 MSS032:01.04: Siskiyou Peak Quadrangle map
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
This file contains a copy of the Siskiyou Peak Quadrangle. This topographic map was produced by the U.S. Geological Survey is part of the 7.5 minute series.
1983
01 5 MSS032:01.05: Lake Creek
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
Materials are open for research.
This file contains reports that describe the geology and mineral resources of the Lake Creek Quadrangle as well as the slump blocks and sag ponds of Eastern Bear Creek Valley. I also includes a geologic map that shows the locations of these resources.
1989-1994
01 6 MSS032:01.06: Emigrant Lake mid 1/3
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The map provides topographic map sections of the Emigrant Lake Quadrangle.
1983
01 7 MSS032:01.07: Emigrant Lake south 1/3
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The map provides topographic map sections of the Emigrant Lake Quadrangle.
1983
01 8 MSS032:01.08: Emigrant Lake Southern Oregon State College mapping
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The materials on the Emigrant Lake Recreation Area includes a geologic map, diagrams and descriptions of the geologic components, as well as the natural history events that shaped them.
01 9 MSS032:01.09: Potassium-Argon Dating (K/AR ages)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The topographic map sections concern the Ashland Quadrangle with notes on the locations of specific geologic and geology-to-plant distribution components.
01 10 MSS032:01.10: Geology events and literature
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The reports and pamphlets document the geologic characteristics of the Rogue Valley, including earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals. Materials also include a written lesson plan and a field trip to explore these geologic components.
1955-2000
01 11 MSS032:01.11: Stratigraphy and sedimentology reports
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The reports describe the stratigraphy and sedimentology of southwest Oregon and northern California. Materials include a map identifying the locations of geologic units in the Eagle Point and Medford Quadrangles.
1927-1984
01 12 MSS032:01.12: Hyatt Resevoir
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The topographic map depicts the Hyatt Lake Quadrangle.
1988
01 13 MSS032.01.13: Robinson Butte
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
27 x 20 inches, scale: 1:24 00
Materials are open for research.
This file contains two topographic maps of the Robinson Butte Quadrangle.
1988
01 14 MSS032:01.14: Siskiyou Pass
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
27 x 20 inches, scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The topographic map depicts the Siskiyou Mountain Quadrangle.
1983
01 15 MSS032:01.15: Ashland
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
27 x 20 inches, scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The topographic map depicts the Ashland Quadrangle.
1983
01 16 MSS032:01.16: Emigrant Lake maps
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
27 x 20 inches, scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The topographic maps depict the Emigrant Lake Quadrangle, and similar geological features such as dips, strikes, and rock strata. The materials also include photographs of geological features from the site.
1983
01 17 MSS032:01.17: Emigrant Lake maps
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The maps describe sections of the Emigrant Creek Quadrangle, a geologic map of the Emigrant Lake Park Recreation Area, and a sample seismogram.
1983-1993
01 18 MSS032:01.18: Emigrant Lake North 1/3
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The topographic map depicts sections of the Emigrant Lake Quadrangle.
1983
01 19 MSS032:01.19: Grizzly Peak
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
This map contains topographic and geologic map sections of the Grizzly Peak Quadrangle as well the area's geology and minerals.
1988-1996
01 20 MSS032:01.20: Medford East, Medford West, Eagle Point, Sam's Valley
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The geologic maps and reports descibe the rocks and minerals found in the Medford Quadrangle.
1956-1993
01 21 MSS032:01.21: Rio Canyon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Materials are open for research.
The topographic maps, geologic maps, and geologic reports concern Rio Canyon.
1988-1997
02 1 MSS032:02.01: Crater Lake
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Materials are open for research.
The maps, diagrams, reports, and newspaper clippings describe the topography, geology, natural history, and hazards surrounding Crater Lake and Mount Mazama.
1946-1982
02 2 MSS032:02.02: Land use and geology of central Jackson County
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
The report documents the land use and geology of central Jackson County and includes geologic and geologic hazard maps of the Medford, Talent, Gold Hill, Ruch, and Ashland Quadrangles.
Materials are open for research.
1977
02 3 MSS032:02.03 : Geologic and Hazard maps of Jackson County
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The topographic, geologic, and geologic hazrd maps depict the Medford, Talent, Gold Hill, Ruch, and Ashland Quadrangles.
1977
02 4 MSS032:02.04: Oregon geology
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The reports, articles, and newspaper clippings describe the formation, geochemistry, mineralization, and composition of geological components in Southern Oregon. Materials include diagrams and maps of earthquake hazards.
1955-2005
02 5 MSS032:02.05: Klamath maps
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The geologic maps describe the Klamath Mountains.
1955
02 6 MSS032:02.06: Geologic publications
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The materials list literary and municipal resources in Oregon regarding the region's geologic information.
1995
02 7 MSS032:02.07: Earthquake Hazards for Selected Urban Areas
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Materials are open for research.
The report and maps document earthquake hazard zones in southern Oregon.
1999-2000
case object
03 1 MSS0032.07.01: Geologic Hazard Map of the Ashland & Lake Creek Quadrangles, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1: 625000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the topography, slopes, slope-failures, slumps, flooding, and erosion areas in the Ashland and Lake Creek Quadrangles. It also includes a key with descriptions of these factors.
1977
03 2 MSS032:07.02: Geologic Hazard Map of the Parts of the Trail & Talent Quadrangles, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1:62500
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the topography, slopes, slope-failures, slumps, flooding, and erosion areas in the Trail and Talent Quadrangles. It also includes a key with descriptions of these factors.
1977
03 3 MSS032:07.03: Geologic Hazard Map of the Parts of Ruch & Wimer Quadrangles, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1:62500
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the topography, slopes, slope-failures, slumps, flooding, and erosion areas in the Ruch and Wimer Quadrangle. It also includes a key with descriptions of these factors.
1977
03 4 MSS032:07.04: Geologic Hazard Map of the Parts of the Gold Hill Quadrangle, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1:62500
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the topography, slopes, slope-failures, slumps, flooding, and erosion areas in the Gold Hill Quadrangle. It also includes a key with descriptions of these factors.
1977
03 5 MSS032:07.05: Geologic Hazard Map of the Medford Quadrangle, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1:62500
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the topography, slopes, slope-failures, slumps, flooding, and erosion areas in the Medford Quadrangle. It also includes a key with descriptions of these factors.
1977
03 6 MSS032:07.06: Geologic Map of the Parts of Ashland & Lake Creek Quadrangles, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1:62500
Materials are open for research.
This map shows the geologic cross sections of the Ashland and Lake Creek Quadrangles. It also includes a chart with deciptions on the rock types found in these areas.
1977
03 7 MSS032:07.07: Geologic Map of the Parts of Ashland & Lake Creek Quadrangles, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1: 625000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the geologic cross sections of the Trail and Talenta Quadrangles. It also includes a chart with descriptions on the rock types found in these areas.
1977
03 8 MSS032:07.08: Geologic Map of the Parts of Ruch & Wimer Quadrangles, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the geologic cross sections of the Ruch and Wimer Quadrangles. It also includes a chart with descriptions on the rock types found in these areas.
1977
03 9 MSS032:07.09: Geologic Map of the Gold Hill Quadrangle (in part), Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1:625000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the geologic cross sections of the Gold Hill Quadrangles. It also includes a chart with descriptions on the rock types found in these areas.
1977
03 10 MSS032:07.10: Geologic Map of the Medford Quadrangle, Oregon
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1:62500
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the geologic cross sections of the Medford Quadrangle. It also includes a chart with descriptions on the rock types found in these areas.
1977
03 11 MSS032:07.11: Geology of the Medford Quadrangle
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Wells, Francis G. (Francis Gerritt) (ctg)
20 x 26 inches Scale: 1:96:000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the geologic cross-sections of the Medford Quadrangle. The map includes a chart and descriptions of the rock types and a list of mines found in the area. The reverse consists of a written report on the production of the map and summarizes the geologic features of the area.
1938
03 12 MSS032:07.12: Geologic Map of the Grizzly Peak Quadrangle
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
24 x 17 inches Scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The topographic map highlights the geological features of the Grizzly Peak Quadrangle.
1988
03 13 MSS032:07.13: Preliminary Geologic Map of the Medford East and Medford West Quadrangles
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
40 x 28 inches Scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the locations of rock strata found in East and West Medford. It also describes the different rock types and shows how old they are on a scale.
1991-1993
03 14 MSS032:07.14: Geology and Mineral Resources Map of the Lakecreek Quadrangle
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
40 x 28 inches Scale: 1:24:000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the locations of topographic and geologic features in the Lakecreek Quadrangle. It also provides scales and graphs that describe and measure these features.
1995
03 15 MSS032:07.15: Geology and Mineral Resources Map of the Brownsboro Quadrangle
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
40 x 28 inches Scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the locations of rock strata in the Brownsboro Quadrangle. It also provides graphs and scales that describe and measure each rock type.
1999
03 16 MSS032:07.16: Geology and Mineral Resources Map of the Rio Canyon Quadrangle
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
40 x 28 inches Scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the topography and locations of different rock strata in the Rio Canyon Quadrangle. It also shows graphs and scales that describe and measure these rock types.
1998
03 17 MSS032:07.17: Rio Canyon Quadrangle
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
27 x 20 inches Scale:1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the topographic and geologic features of the Rio Canyon Quadrangle.
1988
03 18 MSS032:07.18: Geologic Cross Sections
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
36 x 24 inches Scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The map shows diagrams of the geologic cross-sections of Antelope Creek, Rio Canyon, Meyer Creek, Kitchen Creek, and Chimney Rock.
03 19 MSS032:07.19: Crater Lake
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
36 x 24 inches Scale 1:625 000
Materials are open for research.
The topographic map shows the vicinity of the Crater Lake Quadrangle. The back includes printed notes on the natural history that has shaped the formation of the land over time.
1933
03 20 MSS032:07.20: Correlation of Map Units
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
28 x 18 inches No Scale
Materials are open for research.
The poster describes the rock layers displayed in graphs and scales.
03 21 MSS032:07.21: Oregon Index to topographic and other map coverage
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
12 x 8 inches No scale
Materials are open for research.
The booklet contains maps that cover the natural and human history of topography and geology throughout the state of Oregon.
1956
03 22 MSS032:07.22: Geologic Map of the Klamath Mountains
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
35 x 44 inches Scale: 1:500 000
Materials are open for research.
The colorful map shows the locations of various rock types found throughout the Klamath Mountains. It also includes a key that describes these rock types.
1994
03 23 MSS032:07.23: Geologic Map of the Klamath Mountains, California and Oregon
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
35 x 27 inches Scale: No scale
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the locations of rock classes in the Klamath Mountains and bibliographic references to the origins of data for the sites of rock strata in this particular range.
1994
03 24 MSS032:07.24: Map of Oregon Earthquake Faults
Oregon. Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
14 x 11 inches 1.5" = 50 miles
Materials are open for research.
The map shows the locations of significant earthquake faults in Oregon by county.
03 25 MSS032:07.25: Maximum Shaking of Areas in Oregon
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
14 x 11 inches 1.5'= 60 miles
Materials are open for research.
The map highlights areas of earthquake intensity throughout the state of Oregon. Each area is color-coded according to peak ground acceleration expressed as a percent of gravity.
03 26 MSS032:07.26: Relative Earthquake Hazard Maps for Selected Urban Areas in Western Oregon
Geological Survey (U.S.). United States. Department of the Interior. Geological Survey. U.S.G.S (pbl)
Smedes, Marty (dnr)
Smedes, Harry W., Dr. (Harry Wynn), 1926 (com)
58 x 36 inches Scale: 1:24 000
Materials are open for research.
The map illustrates the earthquake hazard intensity areas of Ashland, Grants Pass, Roseburg, Cottage Grove, and Sutherlin-Oakland. The rate of intensity for each area is color-coded.
1999

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Geology
  • Hazardous geographic environments

Geographical Names

  • Northwest, Pacific

Form or Genre Terms

  • Maps

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Smedes, Marty (dnr)