R. H. B. Jones papers, 1920-1977
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jones, R. H. B. (Russell Heber Blade), 1898-1983.
- Title
- R. H. B. Jones papers
- Dates
- 1920-1977 (inclusive)19201977
- Quantity
- 4.05 cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07384
- 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
Historical Note
R.H.B. Jones (1898-1983), a geologist, was born in Victoria, British Columbia, and received his Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1927. He taught geology at Washington State College and Indiana State Teachers College prior to joining U.S. Steel in 1930. In his 32 years with this company, he was assigned to its Oliver Iron Mining Company in Duluth, Minnesota from 1930-1953 and to its Columbia-Geneva Steel Division in San Francisco, California from 1954-1962. He was a private consultant in Burlington, California from 1963 until his retirement in 1969.
Content Description
Collection includes business correspondence (1946-1977); a small amount of personal correspondence (1956-1971); files containing correspondence, maps, notes, legal documents, memorandums, etc.; maps; notebooks; and reports, chiefly written by Jones for Oliver Iron Mining Company and Columbia-Geneva Steel Division (1931-1970).
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
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Iron mines and mining.
- Iron ores -- Geology.
- Mines and mineral resources.
Corporate Names
- Oliver Iron Mining Co.
- United States Steel Corporation. Columbia-Geneva Steel Division.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
- Notebooks.
Occupations
- Geologists.
