James H. Olsen, Jr. Collection of ARCO-Anaconda, Jackpile Mine Reclamation Project Records, 1956-2018
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Jackpile construction photos, 1990-1999
- Jackpile housing Montoya, 2015
- Jackpile I-bar memoirs, Dr. J.H Olsen Jr., PE, undated
- Old Jackpile Mine, 1970-1980
- Old Jackpile NM digital collections, undated
- Uranium minerals, Smithsonian, 2017
- Video: Jackpile Living with the Land, 1991
- ARCO-Anaconda and Jackpile Reclamation Project files (surveys, reports, correspondence, photographs, and history), 1956-2018
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Olsen, James H.
- Title
- James H. Olsen, Jr. Collection of ARCO-Anaconda, Jackpile Mine Reclamation Project Records
- Dates
- 1956-2018 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 7.81 GB
- Collection Number
- 12752
- Summary
- The Jackpile Mine was the world’s largest open pit uranium mine near Anaconda, New Mexico. Collection contains digital images, reports, surveys, correspondence, histories, and memoirs from Dr. Olsen’s time working for ARCO-Anaconda as chief engineer of the Jackpile Mine and Reclamation Project.
- 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
The Jackpile Mine was the world’s largest open pit uranium mine near Anaconda, New Mexico. It was operated by the ARCO-Anaconda Corporation. The mine opened in 1953 and operated until 1982. Dr. James H. Olsen, Jr. was the chief engineer of the Jackpile Mine from 1977-1980 and then the Jackpile Reclamation Project manager for the Pueblo of Laguna Corporation from 1989-1994. In this capacity, Dr. Olsen oversaw both the day to day operation of the mine and the reclamation project.
Content Description
Collection contains digital images, reports, surveys, correspondence, histories, and memoirs from Dr. Olsen’s time working for ARCO-Anaconda as chief engineer of the Jackpile Mine and Reclamation Project.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Dr. James H. Olsen, Jr. at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Dr. James H. Olsen, Jr. in January 2020.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in December 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Jackpile construction photosDates: 1990-1999Container: Digital, ahcdm_12752_001
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Description: Jackpile housing MontoyaDates: 2015Container: Digital, ahcdm_12752_001
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Description: Jackpile I-bar memoirs, Dr. J.H Olsen Jr., PEDates: undatedContainer: Digital, ahcdm_12752_001
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Description: Old Jackpile MineDates: 1970-1980Container: Digital, ahcdm_12752_001
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Description: Old Jackpile NM digital collectionsDates: undatedContainer: Digital, ahcdm_12752_001
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Description: Uranium minerals, SmithsonianDates: 2017Container: Digital, ahcdm_12752_001
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Description: Video: Jackpile Living with the LandDates: 1991Container: Digital, ahcdm_12752_001
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Description: ARCO-Anaconda and Jackpile Reclamation Project files (surveys, reports, correspondence, photographs, and history)Dates: 1956-2018Container: Digital, ahcdm_12752_001
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Abandoned mined lands reclamation -- West (U.S.)
- Mines and mineral resources -- United States.
- Uranium mines and mining -- New Mexico -- Laguna region.
Corporate Names
- Anaconda Company.
- Anaconda Copper Mining Company.
- Atlantic Richfield Co.
Geographical Names
- Cibola County (N.M.)
- New Mexico -- History -- 20th century.
