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L. Donovan Clark papers, 1924-1961

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Clark, L. Donovan (Lewis Donovan), 1905-
Title
L. Donovan Clark papers
Dates
1924-1961 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 cubic feet (5 boxes)
Collection Number
08585
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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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

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by L. Donovan Clark at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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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

  • Personal Names

    • Clark, L. Donovan (Lewis Donovan), 1905- -- My years with James W. Gerard.
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