L. Donovan Clark papers, 1924-1961
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Clark, L. Donovan (Lewis Donovan), 1905-
- Title
- L. Donovan Clark papers
- Dates
- 1924-1961 (inclusive)19241961
- Quantity
- 4 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08585
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
L. Donovan Clark (b.1905) was a consultant, geologist, mining engineer and mining manager for James W. Gerard's Mining Properties and Daly Realty Estate from 1935 to 1955. He was associated with mining properties in the Rocky Mountain region and British Columbia. James W. Gerard was an ambassador to Germany prior to World War I.
Content Description
The collection includes notebooks of correspondence, engineering reports and related materials related to Clark's employment by James W. Gerard (JWG Mining Properties); subject files related to specific mining properties; engineering reports on various mining properties; a manuscript by L.D. Clark; books by L.D. Clark and James W. Gerard; materials relating to American Indian litigation on mineral properties; and personal correspondence.
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
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in the following series:
I. Notebooks, 1935-1951
II. Subject files, 1924-1960
III. Reports, 1935-1961
IV. Correspondence, 1932-1933, 1960-1961
V. Other materials
Detailed Description of the Collection
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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
- Indians of North America -- Mines and mining.
- Mines and mineral resources -- British Columbia.
- Mines and mineral resources -- West (U.S.)
Personal Names
- Gerard, James Watson, 1867-
- Hyland, Veronica.
Corporate Names
- JWG Mining Properties.
Geographical Names
- British Columbia -- History.
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860.
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890.
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 1890-1945.
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records.
- Manuscripts.
- Notebooks.
- Photographs.
- Reports.
Occupations
- Mining engineers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Clark, L. Donovan (Lewis Donovan), 1905- -- My years with James W. Gerard.
