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Milnor Roberts papers, 1852-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Roberts, Milnor, 1877-1965
- Title
- Milnor Roberts papers
- Dates
- 1852-1965 (inclusive)18521965
- Quantity
- 22.32 cubic feet (18 boxes, 36 tubes, 2 vertical files )
- Collection Number
- 0563, 1682
- Summary
- Professor of mining engineering and dean of College of Mines, University of Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Professor Milnor Roberts was born in New York City in 1877, the son of civil engineer William Milnor Roberts, who was Chief Engineer for the Northern Pacific Railway until he was hired by the Brazilian government. Roberts, upon his graduation in 1899 from Stanford University, began graduate study at Stanford working as a teaching assistant. In 1901 he came to the University of Washington as Professor of Mining Engineering. He was made Dean of the College of Mines in 1903, a position he held until his retirement in 1947, after which he became Dean Emeritus. His association with the University continued until his death in 1965. He was a highly regarded private consultant in the field of mining and metallurgy in addition to his university work.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, case files, field notes, student notebooks (Stanford), speeches and writings, drawings and blueprints, photographs, family papers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 0563-001, Milnor Roberts papers, 1852-1965
- Accession No. 0563-002, Milnor Roberts guestbook, 1922-1964
- Accession No. 1682-001, Milnor Roberts papers, 1881-1965
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 0563-001: Milnor Roberts papers, 1852-1965Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, case files, field notes, student notebooks (Stanford), speeches and writings, drawings and blueprints, photographs, family papers; ca. 1875-1965. Tubes include drawings, maps, and blueprints. Tube 1 includes a Roberts family tree.
Digital Content/Other Formats: View selections from this collection in digital format.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
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Milnor Roberts papers |
Accession No. 0563-002: Milnor Roberts guestbook, 1922-1964Return to Top
Scope and Content: Guestbook, 1922-1964.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Skye Farr, March 02, 2005
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Milnor Roberts
guestbook |
Accession No. 1682-001: Milnor Roberts papers, 1881-1965Return to Top
Scope and Content: Personal papers, pamphlets, brochures, correspondence, reports, maps, news clippings, notes and photographs; 1881-1965.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users,
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: College of Engineering, July 22, 1971.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mining engineering--History--Sources
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Roberts, Milnor, 1877-1965--Archives
- Roberts, Milnor, 1877-1965--Archives
- Roberts, W. Milnor (William Milnor), 1810-1881
Corporate Names
- Stanford University
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Dudley, Harry C (creator)
- Lovett, Norman F (creator)
- Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928 (creator)
- Rickard, T. A. (Thomas Arthur), 1864-1953 (creator)
- Roberts, Adeline de Beelen, -1917 (creator)
- Roberts, Milnora de Beelen, 1871-1959 (creator)
- Wells-Henderson, Sylvia (creator)
Corporate Names
- American Institute of Mining & Metallurgical Engineers (creator)
- American Mining Congress (creator)
- Christ's Episcopal Church (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Henry Broderick, Inc (creator)
- University of Washington. Mining Engineering & Metallurgy (creator)
- University of Washington. Retired Staff Members' Association (creator)
- West Coast Mineral Association (U.S.) (creator)
