George Otis Smith papers, 1894-1934
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, George Otis, 1871-1944.
- Title
- George Otis Smith papers
- Dates
- 1894-1934 (inclusive)18941934
- Quantity
- 4.05 cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02530
- 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
George Otis Smith, a geologist and advocate of energy conservation, did geologic work in Michigan, Utah, Washington and New England from 1893-1906 before assuming adminstrative responsibilities for the remainder of his career. He was a geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey from 1896-1907, and was director of the Survey from 1907-1930, except for 1922-1923, when he served on the United States Coal Commission. He was Commissioner of the Federal Power Commission, 1930-1933, and was involved in a Supreme Court case when the U.S. Senate tried to withdraw its confirmation of his appointment to the commission. Smith was also a delegate to the first World Power Conference in 1924 and was chair of the Federal Oil Conservation Board from 1924-1926.
Content Description
Collection includes correspondence (1894-1934); memoranda (1916-1933); news releases (1927-1931); speeches (1894-1933); Federal Oil Conservation Board files (1924-1926); materials on Kettleman Hills, California, oil fields, naval petroleum reserve, and the World Power Conference; 2 scrapbooks of newspaper clippings related to the Supreme Court case over Smith's confirmation as Federal Power Commissioner; manuscripts of articles (1922-1934); 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
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Coal reserves -- United States.
- Energy conservation -- United States.
- Energy development -- United States.
- Energy policy -- United States.
- Geology -- United States.
- Petroleum conservation -- United States.
- Petroleum reserves -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Geological Survey (U.S.)
- United States. Coal Commission.
- United States. Federal Oil Conservation Board.
- United States. Federal Power Commission.
- United States. Navy -- Fuel.
- World Power Conference (1st : 1924 : London)
Geographical Names
- Kettleman Hills oil field (Calif.)
- United States -- Officials and employees -- Selection and appointment.
Form or Genre Terms
- Memorandums.
- Press releases.
- Scrapbooks.
- Speeches.
Occupations
- Geologists.
