R. C. Coffin papers, 1916-1940
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Coffin, R. C. (Reuben Clare), 1886-1972.
- Title
- R. C. Coffin papers
- Dates
- 1916-1940 (inclusive)19161940
- Quantity
- .75 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00452
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
R. C. Coffin was a geologist who worked as the Assistant State Geologist of Colorado and taught for the Geological Department of the University of Colorado. Upon his retirement he served as a consulting geologist for the Stanolind Oil and Gas Company and then later for the Atomic Energy Commission working with geological and geophysical groups in search of uranium ore. His endeavors emcompassed many minerals in addition to petroleum, and he was continually in search of new methods and means of improving those in use.
Content Description
The R. C. Coffin collection contains photographs taken by Coffin when he prospected for 1) radium ore for the United States Geological Survey from 1916 into the 1920s; 2) uranium in the 1920s in the Four Corners area, parts of Utah, Wyoming and Texas; 3) oil as an employee with Midwest Refining Co. in the 1930s and 1940s.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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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
- Geological survey (U.S.)
- Geologists -- United States -- 20th century.
- Mines and mineral resources -- West (U.S.)
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Wyoming.
- Uranium mines and mining -- West (U.S.)
Corporate Names
- Midwest Refining Co.
- Stanolind Oil and Gas Company.
