Kenyon E. Richard papers, 1937-1982.
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Richard, Kenyon E.
- Title
- Kenyon E. Richard papers
- Dates
- 1937-1982. (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- cubic ft. (67 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09721
- Summary
- The Kenyon E. Richard papers contain the reports, notes, published papers and geological maps created during his reconnaissance, exploration and drilling for porphyry copper and other metals. The material covers geographical areas Kenyon E. Richard explored in the Western United States, Mexico, Canada, South Americal and Central America.
- 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
Kenyon E. Richard earned a bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Nevada in 1937. During his career, he specialized in finding deposits of porphyry copper throughout the Western United States, Canada and Mexico, Central and South America. From 1937 to 1945, he worked for Consolidated Copper Mines Corporation in Kimberly, Nevada. He next worked for the American Smelting and Refining Company at several locations in the United States from 1945 to 1967. Following this, he became a private consultant from 1967 to approximately 1982. His office was located in Tucson, Arizona.
Content Description
This collection contains the reports, notes, published papers and geological maps of Kenyon E. Richard from approximately 1940 to 1982. The majority of the papers focus on the reconnaissance, exploration and drilling for porphyry copper, although some attention is given to gold, silver, zinc and turquoise. Mining sites covered in this collection range from the Western United States, Canada and Mexico, Central and South America. Information about the American Smelting and Refining Company mining interests in the United States, Mexico and Peru are a large part of this collection.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Kenyon E. Richard at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe Kenyon E. Richard papers were given to the American Heritage Center by Kenyon E. Richard in 1989.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Andrea Gietzen in April, 2008.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Mining Papers
Reports, notes, and published papers.
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Description: Mining PapersDates: 1937-1982Container: Box 1-41
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Series II. Maps, Drawings, and Photographs
Geological maps, technical drawings and oversized photographs.
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Description: Geological maps, technical drawings of land formations, aerial photographsDates: 1937-1982Container: Box 42-65
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Description: Oversize mapsDates: 1937-1982Container: Box 66
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1937-1982Container: Oversize folder,
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Copper mines and mining -- Canada.
- Copper mines and mining -- Central America.
- Copper mines and mining -- Mexico.
- Copper mines and mining -- South America.
- Copper mines and mining -- West (U.S.)
Corporate Names
- American Smelting and Refining Company.
- Consolidated Copper Mines Corporation.
Occupations
- Mining engineers.
