Ian Campbell papers, 1923-1978
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Campbell, Ian, 1899-1978.
- Title
- Ian Campbell papers
- Dates
- 1923-1978 (inclusive)19231978
- Quantity
- 13.30 cubic ft. (30 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07582
- Summary
- Dr. Ian Campbell was a professor of Geology. Collection contains correspondence, diaries, photographs, manuscripts, and printed materials regarding Campbell's work.
- 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
Ian Campbell (1899-1978) received his Ph. D. in economic geology from Harvard in 1931. Most of his career was spent at the California Institute of Technology, where he was a professor in the Division of Geological Sciences (1931-1959) and a research associate (1959-1970). In 1959, he was appointed chief of the California Division of Mines and Geology, from which he retired in 1969. Campbell was director of the California Department of Conservation (1966-1967).
Content Description
Collection includes correspondence (1928-1978); diaries (1923-1978); files including 4 boxes of materials related to the California Board of Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists; photographs; and miscellaneous other materials.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Ian Campbell at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Catherine Campbell from 1981-1990 and Dugald Campbell in June 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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 covering boxes 1-28.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Description: Booklets, pamphlets, and periodicals about atmospheric science, astronomy, and weather,Dates: 1892-1950Container: Box 29
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Description: Manuscripts sent to Dr. Ian Campbell for review (2 unidentified manuscripts),Dates: undatedContainer: Box 30
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Conservation of natural resources -- California.
- Geology, Economic -- California.
- Geology, Economic -- United States.
- Mines and mineral resources -- California.
Corporate Names
- California. Board of Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists.
- California. Division of Mines and Geology.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Geologists.
