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Joseph Paxson Iddings papers, 1864-1933

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Iddings, Joseph Paxson, 1857-1920
Title
Joseph Paxson Iddings papers
Dates
1864-1933 (inclusive)
Quantity
.9 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number
00211
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Joseph Paxson Iddings (1857-1920) was a petrologist who specialized in igneous rocks. He worked for the United States Geological Survey (1880-1892), was associate professor of petrology at the University of Chicago (1892-1908), and was a scientific traveler and writer (1908-1920). Iddings spent seven field seasons, 1883-1890, exploring and mapping the geology of Yellowstone National Park.

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Content Description

The collection includes 17 pieces of correspondence, chiefly personal (1864-1933); an album of family photographs; photographs of family members; photographs of Yellowstone National Park; and miscellaneous personal memorabilia.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Joseph Paxson Iddings at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Geology -- Yellowstone National Park.

Personal Names

  • Eddings family -- Photographs.

Geographical Names

  • Yellowstone National Park -- Photographs.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Geologists.


2013

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