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Harold W. C. Prommel papers, 1914-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Prommel, Harold W. C.
- Title
- Harold W. C. Prommel papers
- Dates
- 1914-1970 (inclusive)19141970
- Quantity
- 5.85 cubic feet (13 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02283
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Harold W.C. Prommel (1887-1970) was a miner in South America and the western U.S. from 1902-1917 before working as a consulting geologist and mining engineer from 1917-1965 in the western U.S., Mexico, South America and the U.S.S.R. From 1932-1934 he was president of Prommel Mining Company, which conducted gold placer mining near Rollinsville, Colorado.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains correspondence (1914-1930); diaries (1920-1970); miscellaneous photographs and memorabilia; and records of the Prommel Mining Company, including minutes of meetings and expense accounts (1932-1934).
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
- Gold mines and mining -- Colorado -- Rollinsville.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico.
- Mines and mineral resources -- South America.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Soviet Union.
- Mines and mineral resources -- West (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Mexico -- History -- 20th century.
- Rollinsville (Colo.)
- South America -- History -- 20th century.
- Soviet Union -- History -- 1925-1951.
- West (U.S.) -- History.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Memorabilia.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Geologists.
- Mining engineers.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Prommel Mining Company -- Records.
