Mead Leroy Jensen papers, 1949-2006
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jensen, Mead LeRoy, 1925-
- Title
- Mead Leroy Jensen papers
- Dates
- 1949-2006 (inclusive)19492006
- Quantity
- 5.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2262
- Summary
- The Mead Leroy Jensen papers (1949-2006) contain mining ledgers, corespondence, publications by Jensen and collaborating authors, and manuscripts for Jensen's work. The ledgers in this collection contain survey information, sketches, and brief journal entries about various mining sites in the Western United States. Other materials in this collection focus on mining and mineral research. Jensen (1925-1997) is known for his work in geology and mineral economics, and has published books and articles on these topics.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The Mead Leroy Jensen papers (1949-2006) contain mining ledgers, corespondence, publications by Jensen and collaborating authors, and manuscripts for Jensen's work. The ledgers in this collection contain survey information, sketches, and brief journal entries about various mining sites in the Western United States. Other materials in this collection focus on mining and mineral research.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Mining Transit Books
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Description: Small Survey Ledger and SketchesContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Nevada Journal and Survey LedgerDates: 1949Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Field Book Survey and Sketches LedgerDates: 1954Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: McCoy and Battle Mountain District Mining Transit BookDates: 1959Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Vertical Loop Mining Transit BookDates: 1959Container: Box 1, Folder 5-6
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Description: San Francisco Mining District Mining TransitContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: San Francisco Mining District Survey LedgerDates: 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: San Francisco Mining District Level BookDates: 1953Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: San Fransisco and Fish Spring District Mining Transit BookContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Searchlight Nevada Crescent Peak Property Mining Transit BookDates: 1954Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Mining Transit Book 384F
Contains information on Milford area, Thomas range, Fish Springs, Horn Silver Area, Beaver Lake Mountains, Little Cottonwood, and other areas.
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Description: Mining Transit Book 422Dates: 1957Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: West Tintic Mining District Ledger and SketchesDates: 1958Container: Box 3, Folder 1-2
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Description: White Pine Colorado LedgerDates: 1957Container: Box 3, Folder 3-4
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Description: Ronka LedgerDates: 1959Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Ronka Instrument Mining Transit BookDates: 1959Container: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: Horseshoe Basin LedgerDates: 1959Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: Ruska Magnetics Readings LedgerContainer: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Notes, Maps, and Data for Milford and Horn SilverContainer: Box 4, Folder 2
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Correspondence, Drafts, Research and Miscellaneous
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1950-2006Container: Box 5
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Description: Miscellaneous Personal Cards and NotesDates: 1957-1964Container: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: Jensen Ph.D. Thesis Draft, "Diffusion in Minerals"Dates: 1951Container: Box 6, Folder 2
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Description: Mead LeRoy Jensen PublicationsDates: 1967-1979Container: Box 6, Folder 3
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Description: United States-Japan Committee on Scientific CooperationDates: 1962Container: Box 6, Folder 4
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Description: Whittle-Nairne ResearchDates: 1964-1969Container: Box 6, Folder 5
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Description: Miscellaneous Manuscripts of Collaborating AuthorsDates: 1962-1969Container: Box 6, Folder 6
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Description: Figures and Tables of Jensen ManuscriptContainer: Box 6, Folder 7
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Description: Miscellaneous papersDates: 1954-1961Container: Box 6, Folder 8
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Economic Mineral Deposits Edited Manuscript
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Description: Correspondence about Economic Mineral DepositsDates: 1988-1990Container: Box 7, Folder 1
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Description: Title Page and PrefaceDates: 1989Container: Box 7, Folder 2
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Description: "Mineral Economics and Exploration"Container: Box 7, Folder 3
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Description: "Brief History of the Use of Minerals and the Development of Economic Geology"Container: Box 7, Folder 4
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Description: "Materials of Mineral Deposits and Their Formation"Container: Box 7, Folder 5
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Description: "Petrology of Mineral Deposits: Magmas and Solutions"Container: Box 7, Folder 6
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Description: "Magmatic Concentration"Container: Box 7, Folder 7
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Description: "Sublimation" and Contract Metasomatism"Container: Box 7, Folder 8
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Description: "Hydrothermal Processes"Container: Box 7, Folder 9
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Description: "Sedimentation"Container: Box 7, Folder 10
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Description: "Bacteriogenic Deposits"Container: Box 7, Folder 11
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Description: "Submarine Exhalative and Volcanogenic Processes"Container: Box 7, Folder 12
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Description: "Evaporation"Container: Box 7, Folder 13
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Description: "Residual and Mechanical Concentration"Container: Box 7, Folder 14
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Description: "Oxidation and Supergene Enrichment"Container: Box 7, Folder 15
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Description: "Metamorphism"Container: Box 7, Folder 16
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Description: "Summary of Origin of Mineral Deposits"Container: Box 8, Folder 1
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Description: "Classification of Mineral Deposits"Container: Box 8, Folder 2
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Description: "The Precious Metals"Container: Box 8, Folder 3
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Description: "The Nonferrous Metals"Container: Box 8, Folder 4
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Description: "Iron and Ferroalloy Metals"Container: Box 8, Folder 5
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Description: "Minor Metals and Related Nonmetals"Container: Box 8, Folder 6
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Description: "Energy Coal and Nuclear"Container: Box 8, Folder 7
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Description: "Petroleum and Natural Gas"Container: Box 8, Folder 8
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Description: "Ceramic Materials"Container: Box 8, Folder 9
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Description: "Structural and Building Materials"Container: Box 8, Folder 10
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Description: "Metallurgical and Refractory Materials"Container: Box 8, Folder 11
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Description: "Industrial and Manufacturing Materials"Container: Box 8, Folder 12
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Description: "Chemical Minerals"Container: Box 8, Folder 13
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Description: "Abrasives and Minerals"Container: Box 8, Folder 14
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Description: Draft ManuscriptContainer: Box 9
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Description: Draft ManuscriptContainer: Box 10
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Description: Draft ManuscriptContainer: Box 11
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Description: Draft ManuscriptContainer: Box 12
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mines and mineral resources--West (U.S.)--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Jensen, Mead LeRoy,1925- --Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Ledgers
