Donald L. Anderson Papers, 1916-1958

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Anderson, Donald L. (Donald Lorraine)
Title
Donald L. Anderson Papers
Dates
1916-1958 (inclusive)
Quantity
.21 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
(Accession No. 1681-001)
Summary
Professor of mining engineering, University of Washington.
Repository
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

Open to all users.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Donald Lorraine Anderson was a professor of mining engineering at the University of Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photos, clippings, and brochures relating to mines and mining, together with a course description for a prospecting course at the University of Washington, ca. 1930. Subjects of photos include C.R. Corey, Joseph Daniels, George Finland, Ernest N. Patty, Milnor Roberts, and Holden Mill and Mines, at Lucerne in Chelan County, Wash.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The creator's literary rights were not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by series. Series I. Brochures. Series II. Newspaper Clippings. Series III. Photographs.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Donald L. Anderson, University of Washington, July 21, 1971.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Brochures, ca. 1950sReturn to Top

Container(s): Folder 1

Three brochures promoting mining engineering as a career ("Mining Engineering: A Career in Coal"), history and opportunities in the coal mining industry in Ontario, Canada ("Ontario's Mineral Heritage"), and the "Prospector's Course" at the University of Washington School of Mineral Engineering.

Newspaper Clippings , 1933-1940Return to Top

Container(s): Folder 2

Clippings with stories regarding Holden Mine, Lucerne, Wash., from the Spokane Spokesman-Review, Wenatchee Daily World, and the Mining Truth.

PhotographsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
3
Mining Camp
George Finland and others in camp.
1929
4
Holden Mill and Mines
Holden Mill and activities in mining camp. Included in folder is display tag: "Left: The mill before its completion in 1938. Looking up the valley of Railroad Creek. The mine is in the mountain directly behind the mill. Right: Symons 4-ft. Cone crushers in the mill, performing secondary crushing." Some photos are identified, some are postcards.
1938
5
Ernest N. Patty
n.d.
6
Men on a field trip
Milnor Roberts, C.R. Corey, Joseph Daniels.
ca. 1916

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Mines and mineral resources--Washington (State)--Lucerne
  • Mining engineers--Washington (State)
  • Mining schools and education--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Prospecting--Study and teaching (Higher)--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Anderson, Donald L. (Donald Lorraine)--Archives
  • Corey, C. R.--Photographs
  • Daniels, Joseph, 1884-1965--Photographs
  • Finland, George--Photographs
  • Patty, Ernest N. (Ernest Newton), 1894- --Photographs
  • Roberts, Milnor, 1877-1965--Photographs

Corporate Names

  • Holden Mill and Mines (Lucerne, Wash.)--Photographs
  • National Coal Association
  • Ontario. Department of Mines

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)