Alan Probert papers,, 1925-1986
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Probert, Alan.
- Title
- Alan Probert papers,
- Dates
- 1925-1986 (inclusive)19251986
- Quantity
- 13.6 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 08102
- Summary
- 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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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
Historical Note
Alan Probert (1901-1985) was a mining engineer and mining historian. After graduating from the University of California in 1925, he worked for the United States Smelting, Refinery and Mining Company for 23 years, with much of this period spent in Pachuca, Mexico. He worked for the United States Department of State for about five years before becoming vice president and general manager for Compania Minera de Guatemala, S.A. After his semi-retirement in 1962 Probert did research and writing on mining history in the Western United States, Mexico and Central America. Probert was working in Mexico in 1943 when the Parícutin Volcano erupted for the first time. Over a period of three years, he recorded its growth in his film "Volcano."
Content Description
The collection includes correspondence (1944-1981); manuscripts of articles, some in Spanish (1925-1981); reports (1932-1962), including many related to Compania Minera de Guatemala and its Caquipec Mine and Mill; maps; photographs and negatives; files related to mining history; several motion pictures on Mexico and Alaska; "Volcano," a 16mm film with accompanying audio cassette soundtrack; approximately 35 reels of microfilm of early Mexican documents; notebooks (1931-1932); and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System RequirementsFilm reels -- 16-35mm.
Volcano -- film -- 16mm.
Volcano -- audio-cassette -- 60 minute.
Microfilm -- 35mm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Alan Probert at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gold mines and mining -- Alaska.
- Lead mines and mining -- Guatemala.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Guatemala.
- Mines and mineral resources -- History.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico.
- Mines and mineral resources -- West (U.S.)
- Physical geology -- Mexico.
- Volcanism -- Mexico.
- Volcanoes -- Mexico.
- Zinc mines and mining -- Guatemala.
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