Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

Summary Information

Repository

Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

Creator

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Title

Geological Survey (U.S.) Field notes

ID

Cage 267

Date [inclusive]

1886-1923

Extent

1 linear foot of shelf space, 3 boxes

Language

Collection materials are in English.

Abstract

Notes on mines kept by S.F. Emmons, F.B. Laney, and G.W. Tower.

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Biography/History

Samuel Franklin Emmons (1841-1911) and Francis Baker Laney (1875-1938) were American geologists, who graduated from Harvard University and from Yale University, respectively.

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Scope and Content

This collection consists of field notebooks kept by S.F. Emmons, F.B. Laney, and G.W. Tower, containing notes on mines in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, and South Dakota, as well as a few sketches and small maps.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  2013

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the WSU Libraries by F.B. Laney.

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Creator(s) :

• Geological Survey (U.S.)

Subject(s)

• Mine surveying -- North Carolina
• Mine surveying -- Tennessee
• Mine surveying -- Georgia
• Mine surveying -- Idaho
• Mine surveying -- Washington
• Mine surveying -- Montana
• Mine surveying -- South Dakota
• Mine surveying -- Utah
• Mine surveying -- Nevada
• Mines and Mineral Resources

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