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Milnor Roberts papers , 1892-1950
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Roberts, Milnor, 1877-1965
- Title
- Milnor Roberts papers
- Dates
- 1892-1950 (inclusive)18921950
1901-1950 (bulk)19011950 - Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 contianers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 211
- Summary
- Milnor Roberts (1877-1965) was a mining engineer, a professor, and Dean of the College of Mines at the University of Washington. The collection (1901-1945) contains project, research, and field work files on mines, harbors, and mining projects in many western states and in Africa, and material includes reports, correspondence, notes, maps, and printed material.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Milnor Roberts (1877 - ?) was a mining engineer and professor. He began a forty-six year career as a professor at the University of Washington in 1901. He also became Dean of the College of Mines at UW.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Project, research, and field work files include:
Africa, Kenya colony;
Idaho- Shoshone and Silver City
Washington - Lewis (county?), Cowlitz - anthracite coal deposit (1931)
Grays harbor;
Mount Rainier mining company;
Quinault;
Seattle Sand and Gravel company;
Superior Portland Cement company;
U.S. Bureau of mines - war production of chrome in Oregon (1918);
report on wells along Columbia river, report by Milnor;
field books;
Colorado Springs - envelope of "house receipts" (1892);
and many other files titled with project, research subject, or company name.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the William Milnor Roberts Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Mines and mineral resources--Kenya
- Mines and mineral resources--Oregon
- Mines and mineral resources--Washington (State)
- Mines and mineral resources--West (U.S.)
- Mining corporations--Oregon
- Mining corporations--Washington (State)
- Mining corporations--West (U.S.)
- Mining engineers--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Roberts, Milnor, 1877-1965
Corporate Names
- University of Washington
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Project files
- Reports
