Hiram B. Wood papers, 1923-1962
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wood, Hiram B.
- Title
- Hiram B. Wood papers
- Dates
- 1923-1962 (inclusive)19231962
- Quantity
- .90 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04087
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English and , Spanish
Historical Note
Hiram Bud Wood (1911- ) was district geologist for the Colorado Plateau Exploration Division of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in Grand Junction, Colorado beginning in 1953.
John G. Barry was a consulting mining geologist and engineer in El Paso, Texas who did much of his work in Mexico.
Content Description
Hiram B. Wood materials are related to the Grand Junction Office of the Atomic Energy Commission and uranium exploration in the Rocky Mountains (1923-1962) and include printed materials, maps, correspondence, memorandums and newspaper clippings. There is a small amount of material by John G. Barry including mining geology reports for various clients (1946-1954, some in Spanish), maps and blueprints.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico.
- Mines and mineral resources -- United States.
- Uranium industry -- United States.
- Uranium ores -- Geology.
Corporate Names
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Grand Junction Office.
Form or Genre Terms
- Blueprints.
- Maps.
Occupations
- Geologists.
