George F. Weaton papers, 1908-1986
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Weaton, George F., 1911-
- Title
- George F. Weaton papers
- Dates
- 1908-1986 (inclusive)19081986
1919-1986 (bulk)19191986 - Quantity
- 13.00 cubic feet (13 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04158
- 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 Frederick Weaton, Jr., a mining engineer, worked for Cerro de Pasco Copper Corporation in Peru (1937-1947), St. Joseph Lead Company, Bonne Terre, Missouri (1947-1957) and was director of the Ore Estimation Division of the University of Minnesota School of Mines (1957-1982).
Content Description
Collection includes correspondence (1942-1982); photographs and papers related to Cerro de Pasco Copper Corporation mines in Peru; legal documents related to mining cases (1968-1986); manuscripts (1908-1980); professional files (1919-1982); reports (1942-1980); speeches (1980-1981); maps chiefly of Minnesota mining districts; 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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Copper mines and mining -- Peru.
- Mines and mineral resources -- Minnesota.
- Ores -- Sampling and estimation.
Corporate Names
- Cerro de Pasco Copper Corporation.
Geographical Names
- Minnesota.
- Peru.
Form or Genre Terms
- Legal documents.
- Maps.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Mining engineers.
