Eastern Nevada Geological Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC1065

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other business records detailing activities and members of the Society.

Dates

  • 1950-1975

Creator

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administraitve History

Society organized in early 1950's with membership primarily composed of petroleum geologists based in Ely, Nevada. Activities included monthly meetings, field trips, symposia, and publications pertaining to the geology of eastern Nevada and western Utah. The society disbanded in 1975 after mining companies closed their regional offices.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (12 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence and other business records detailing activities and members of the Society. The collection contains material from 1950-1975 created by the Eastern Nevada Geological Society.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by R. A. Breitrick via Arthur Baker III, dean of Mackay School of Mines on November 2, 1977.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Records of the Eastern Nevada Geological Society
Status
Completed
Author
staff
Date
circa 1977
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

https://library.unr.edu/SpeColl
Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)