A. P. G. Söhnge papers, 1900-1992
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Söhnge, A. P. G.
- Title
- A. P. G. Söhnge papers
- Dates
- 1900-1992 (inclusive)19001992
- Quantity
- 3.15 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09577
- 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
- Access Restrictions
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English, , Afrikaans, and , German
Historical Note
A.P.G. Söhnge was a leading geologist in Southern Africa. After receiving his Ph. D. in Economic Geology in 1944, he did extensive field work in southwest Africa. He became the senior geologist of the South African Geological Survey, Department of Mines and chief geologist with the O'okiep Copper Company and Tsumeb Corporation. He was a professor of geology at the University of Stellenbosch from 1968 until 1979. Söhnge died in 2006.
Content Description
Includes field reports, geological maps, photographs, slides, thin sections, reports, articles and letters pertaining to geology and lecture notes on geology. Some lecture notes and reports in Afrikaans and one lecture in German.
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Geology -- Africa.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Africa.
Corporate Names
- O'okiep Copper Company.
- Tsumeb Corporation Limited.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
- Slides.
Occupations
- Geologists -- Africa.
