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Howard A. Meyerhoff papers, 1898-1988

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Meyerhoff, Howard A. (Howard Augustus), 1899-
Title
Howard A. Meyerhoff papers
Dates
1898-1988 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.20 cubic feet (13 boxes)
Collection Number
03681
Summary
The Howard A. Meyerhoff Collection contains the personal and professional papers of Howard A. Meyerhoff, a geologist, professor of geology at Smith College, and chair of the editorial board for the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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 and , Spanish
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Historical Note

Howard A. Meyerhoff (1899-1982), a geologist, was professor of geology at Smith College from 1925-1949, administrative secretary and chair of the editorial board for the American Association for the Advancement of Science from 1949-1953, a member of the Scientific Manpower Commission from 1953-1965, and head of the Geology Department at the University of Pennsylvania from 1962-1967. He was also chairman of the board of Propper-McCallum Hosiery Co. from 1938-1947, a mediator for the National War Labor Board from 1943-1944, a founder of GeoSurveys, Inc., an expert on copyright, a founder of the Northeastern Section of the Geological Society of America, an investor in mining ventures and a consultant. Meyerhoff was an authority on the geology of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Basin and a critic of the plate tectonic and continental drift theories. He was author of numerous articles, including some co-authored by his son A.A. Meyerhoff.

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Content Description

Collection contains business and personal correspondence (1925-1982); professional files; field notebooks (1916-1933); maps; manuscripts; memorandums; reports; speeches; legal documents; biographical information; and miscellaneous other materials. Correspondents include geologists, business associates and General Lewis B. Hershey, who directed military drafts from World War II through the Vietnam War.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Howard A. Meyerhoff at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Received from Howard A. Meyerhoff, 1971-1978 and Sophie Meyerhoff, 1982-1987.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Madison White in April 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Copyright -- United States.
  • Draft -- United States.
  • Geology -- Caribbean Area.
  • Geology -- Puerto Rico.
  • Geology -- United States.
  • Labor supply -- United States.
  • Manpower policy -- United States.
  • Mines and mineral resources -- Canada.
  • Mines and mineral resources -- Colorado.
  • Mines and mineral resources -- United States.
  • Scientists -- United States.

Corporate Names

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
  • American Institute of Professional Geologists.
  • Geological Society of America. Northeastern Section.
  • Geosurveys, Inc.
  • Mount Pleasant Mines, Inc.
  • National Science Foundation (U.S.)
  • Propper-McCallum Hosiery Company.
  • Scientific Manpower Commission.
  • United States. National War Labor Board (1942-1945)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Field notes.
  • Legal documents.
  • Maps.
  • Memorandums.
  • Speeches.
  • Technical reports.

Occupations

  • Geologists.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Campbell, Ian, 1899-1978.
    • Condon, Edward Uhler, 1902-1974.
    • Hershey, Lewis Blaine, 1893-1977.
    • Meyerhoff, A. A. (Arthur Augustus), 1928-
    • Teichert, Curt, 1905-1996.
    • Woodward, Herbert Preston, 1899-1968.
    • Wynne-Jones, Sydney Thomas.

Processed by Madison White
2018

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