Frank A. Nickell papers, 1931-1974
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nickell, Frank A.
- Title
- Frank A. Nickell papers
- Dates
- 1931-1974 (inclusive)19311974
- Quantity
- 27.55 cubic feet (61 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06485
- 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
Materials dated after 1960 are restricted until 2027.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Frank A. Nickell (b. 1906) graduated from California Institute of Technology in 1931 with a Ph. D. in geology and civil engineering. From 1931-1942 he worked as a geologist for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Denver, Colorado, and was resident geologist for the construction of the Hoover Dam. Nickell was employed by Shell Company and Standard Oil and Gas as a petroleum geologist from 1943-1944, and from 1945 until his retirement in 1973 he was a consulting geologist on dams, hydroelectric development, irrigation and geologic studies for companies and governments worldwide.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Nickell's career as a geologist and an engineer, including contracts for projects (1967-1974); correspondence (1931-1974); extensive subject files on dams and various projects around the world; miscellaneous maps; photographic negatives of the Hoover Dam; research notes on construction projects (1946-1970); 3 photograph albums (1965-1966); reports by Nickell on construction projects, dams, reservoirs, and hydroelectricity (1936-1971); and 3 boxes of color slides on dams and dam sites (1964-1972).
Use of the Collection
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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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