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Edward C. Skinner papers, 1912-1982

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Skinner, Edward C.
Title
Edward C. Skinner papers
Dates
1912-1982 (inclusive)
Quantity
10.64 cubic ft. (11 boxes)
Collection Number
08460
Summary
Edward C. Skinner (1913-1999) was a manger of mining operations in the United States. This collection contains books, magazines, reports, and other research material related to Skinner’s career. Also included are U.S. Bureau of Mines publications.
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

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

Edward C. Skinner (1913-1999) was a manger of mining operations in the United States. Skinner spent his career managing mining operations in coal, potash, and phosphate. He worked in the field for forty years, traveling around the United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania.

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Content Description

This collection contains some of Edward Skinner’s professional papers from his forty years as a mining manager, such as reports, sample leases, and articles regarding various topics. Also included are Skinner’s collection of research materials which include books on various subjects and U.S. Bureau of Mines publications.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Edward C. SKinner between 1982 and 1986.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in January 2025.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Edward C. Skinner at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Coal mines and mining--United States.
  • Coal mines and mining.
  • Coal--United States.
  • Coal.
  • Mining engineering--Periodicals.
  • Mining leases--United States.

Corporate Names

  • United States. Bureau of Mines
  • United States. Bureau of Mines. Coal Division

Processed by Brittany Heye
2025

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