Arthur B. Foote papers, 1901-1911
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Foote, Arthur B.
- Title
- Arthur B. Foote papers
- Dates
- 1901-1911 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .90 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03561
- Summary
- Arthur B. Foote was a civil and mining engineer. Collection contains correspondence, photograph negatives, newspaper clippings, a report, and a biography by Foote.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Arthur B. Foote (1877-1964) was a civil and mining engineer. He worked in Korea in 1901 as a surveyor for the Oriental Consolidated Mining Company and later became assistant superintendent of the company. Foote then worked as the general manager of the North Star Mines until 1937 when he transitioned to consulting.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence, including letters to his mother, Mary Hallock Foote; negatives and prints of scenes photographed in Korea; newspaper clippings concerning mining in Korea; a report on North Star Mine; and a copy of a biography by Foote titled “Biography and Some Views on Economics.”
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
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 for 2 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mines and mineral resources.
- Mining engineers.
- Photography -- Negatives.
Geographical Names
- Korea.
