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Inventory of the Gerald W. Chase papers, 1942-1983

University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

Email: ahcref@uwyo.edu
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University of Wyoming



Collection Summary

Title Gerald W. Chase papers,
Dates (Inclusive) 1942-1983
Dates (Bulk) 1947-1983
Creator Chase, Gerald W.
Abstract
Collection Number 09620
Size 5.78 cubic feet (14 boxes)
Repository University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
Language(s) English

Biography of Gerald W. Chase

Gerald W. Chase (1917- ) was born, grew up and received his education in Oklahoma where he completed his master's degree in Geology in 1950. He has worked nationally and internationally in field exploration for uranium, as mine geologist for potash mines and mining and as economic geologist and consultant regarding uranium in Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, and Pakistan. He had minor interests in California fault zones, tertiary gold channels, geothermal resources, and aeromagnetic surveys.


Arrangement

This collection is arranged in the following series:

I. Geologic data, Wichita Mts., Oklahoma, 1947-1955

II. Geologic reports, various mining districts, southeastern Utah, 1956-1962

III. Geologic Quadrangle 3 minute maps, southwestern Colorado, southeastern Utah, 1967

IV. Geologic reports, potash deposits, Cane Creek Mine, Moab, Utah, 1954-1966

V. Geologic reports, High Plains, Wyoming, 1954-1970

VI. Geologic reports, exploration for uranium, Pakistan, 1964-1983


Scope and Content

Contains geologic data and reports, geologic quadrangle 3 minute maps, diaries, maps, photographs, memoranda, correspondence, project reports, annotations, and mine maps.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Copyright Information

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.


Processing Information


Acquisition Information


Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Gerald W. Chase at the date of processing.


Access Terms

Cane Creek Mine (Utah)

Diaries.

Geology, Economic -- Colorado.

Geology, Economic -- Oklahoma.

Geology, Economic -- Pakistan.

Geology, Economic -- Utah.

Geology, Economic -- Wyoming.

Geology.

Maps.

Mineral industries.

Photographs.

Potash mines and mining -- United States.

Uranium mines and mining.

Geologists.


Container List

Description Container

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.

 

Link to Container List (PDF) 


 
 
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