Herbert Nelson Witt papers

Herbert Nelson Witt papers, 1902-1967

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Witt, Herbert Nelson
Title: Herbert Nelson Witt papers
Dates: 1902-1967 (inclusive)
19021967

1933-1967 (bulk)
19331967
Quantity: 1.80 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Collection Number: 03808
Summary
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: Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
Additional Reference Guides: Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

H.N. Witt (b. 1889) was a consulting geologist and mining engineer. He worked with Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company, San Francisco, California, from around 1933-1961 and was also a consultant for Getchell Mines, Inc. Witt did independent consulting work in partnership with E.A. Julian, who was also associated with Goldfield Consolidated Mines from the 1930s-1950s. Most of Witt's work was in the western United States, particularly Nevada mining properties. He was also involved in foreign mining prospects in Canada and Ethiopia.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection is chiefly Witt's files from Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company, with a small amount of material related to Julian & Witt. Materials include correspondence, memorandums, maps, charts, photographs, mine reports, etc.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

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

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Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Herbert Nelson Witt at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

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