View XML QR Code

Hoyt Rodney Gale Papers, 1891-1947

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gale, Hoyt Rodney
Title
Hoyt Rodney Gale Papers
Dates
1891-1947 (inclusive)
1922-1947 (bulk)
Quantity
0.55 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
12607
Summary
These are the case files, maps, and personal and professional correspondence of a geologist and economist. His geological work was focused on the American West.
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
Return to Top

Historical Note

Hoyt Rodney Gale was a geologist for the U.S. Department of the Interior, General Land Office in the early 1930s. He was stationed at the Helena, Montana Field Division. Gale conducted confidential investigations for oil and mineral deposits in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. He was also a published economist.

Return to Top

Content Description

This collection contains case files, correspondence, and maps from Hoyt Rodney Gale’s work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. It also contains professional correspondence about his economic publications, correspondence with friends and family, Gale’s financial records, and his stamp collection.

Return to Top

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

Return to Top

Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Hoyt Rodney Gale at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was purchased from Elliott Mittler in 2014.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Molly Marcusse in May 2015.

Return to Top

Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Mid-Year Appraisal of the Business & Security Market Prospects
    Dates: 1936
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Bulletins & correspondence
    Dates: 1923-1942
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Correspondence about employment & "Basic Principles of Economics"
    Dates: 1938-1942
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Correspondence and Harvard University ephemera
    Dates: 1922-1947
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Maps
    Dates: 1902-1938
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Department of the Interior cases
    Dates: 1932-1933
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Photographs
    Dates: 1891
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Department of the Interior cases and maps
    Dates: 1932-1933
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Department of the Interior cases
    Dates: 1933
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Department of the Interior cases and maps
    Dates: 1932
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: 3rd Annual Report of Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co.
    Dates: 1947
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Historical Geology Laboratory Manual
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Correspondence about "Scientific Approach in Economics"
    Dates: 1937-1938
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Financial records
    Dates: 1927-1929
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Stamp collection
    Dates: 1922-1928
    Container: Box 1,
  • Description: Miscellaneous
    Dates: 1924-1942
    Container: Box 1,

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Mines & mineral resources -- Colorado
  • Mines & mineral resources -- Montana
  • Mines & mineral resources -- Wyoming
  • Petroleum -- Geology -- Colorado
  • Petroleum -- Geology -- Montana
  • Petroleum -- Geology -- Wyoming

Corporate Names

  • United States. Department of the Interior

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
Loading...
Loading...