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Gregory E. McKelvey Papers, 1920-2012

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McKelvey, Gregory E.
Title
Gregory E. McKelvey Papers
Dates
1920-2012 (inclusive)
Quantity
27.29 cubic ft. (30 boxes) + 1.657 GB
Collection Number
12623
Summary
Gregory Ellis McKelvey was a geologist, specializing in minerals and mining. Collection contains his consulting/project and research files, correspondence, manuscripts, and biographical information regarding his work as a geology consultant and research into mining mineral resources in the Americas.
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

Gregory Ellis McKelvey was a geologist, specializing in minerals and mining. He received his B.A in Geology at the University of Montana in 1966 and M.S. in Geology at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1967. During the summers of 1961 to 1964 he worked as a field assistant for T.M. Cheney searching for and discovering phosphate deposits in Peru, industrial minerals in Greece, and metallic and industrial minerals in Nevada. Since 1965 McKelvey worked as a geologist for several mining companies, the United States Geological Survey, and as a mineral discovery consultant.

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Content Description

Collection contains McKelvey’s project and research files covering mining and mineral resources in the Americas; correspondence both professional and personal; manuscripts for articles written by McKelvey; and biographical information including certificates of achievement, photographs, and a photo album.

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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 Gregory E. McKelvey at the date of processing.

V.E. McKelvey papers, 05058, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming. (V.E. McKelvey was Gregory's father, who was also a geologist that studied minerals and mining)

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Gregory E. McKelvey in July 2015.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in May 2016.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Geology, Economic
  • Mines and mineral resources $z North America
  • Mines and mineral resources $z South America

Corporate Names

  • Geological Survey (U.S.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Geological maps
  • Manuscripts for publication

Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2016

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