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H. Harper McKee papers, 1915-1951
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McKee, H. Harper, 1891-1973.
- Title
- H. Harper McKee papers
- Dates
- 1915-1951 (inclusive)19151951
- Quantity
- 1.35 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05936
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
H. Harper McKee (1891-1973) received an M.A. in geology from the University of Chicago in 1912 and was a petroleum prospector in Central America, Texas and Oklahoma around 1915-1920. He was later a partner with Brokow, Dixon and McKee, consulting engineers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains diaries kept by McKee while conducting petroleum exploration in Texas, Venezuela, Peru and Panama (1915-1951); 6 negative albums of water resources, dams and local scenery in Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico and Mexico (1919-1920); and maps of Oklahoma and Venezuela (1948).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Panama.
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Peru.
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Texas.
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Venezuela.
- Water resources development -- Mexico.
- Water resources development -- Panama.
- Water resources development -- Peru.
- Water resources development -- Puerto Rico.
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.) -- History.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Maps.
- Negatives.
Occupations
- Engineers.
- Geologists.