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United States Bureau of Mines Map Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-705

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Collection, before 1989, consisting of aperature cards produced by the United States Bureau of Mines. Contains microfilmed underground maps, primarily from Houghton and Keweenaw Counties, Michigan. Also includes an index for the aperature cards.

Dates

  • Before 1989

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

"In response to the growing number of fatalities in the mining industry, the United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) was established in 1910 to promote improved safety in mining through research and training. The USBM provided information to the public on the minerals industry. In September, 1995, the Congress voted to abolish the USBM" (http://www.msha.gov/TRAINING/LIBRARY/BureauofMines.htm; accessed 10/26/2009).

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 paige box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection, before 1989, consisting of aperature cards produced by the United States Bureau of Mines. Contains microfilmed underground maps, primarily from Houghton and Keweenaw Counties, Michigan. Also includes an index for the aperature cards.

General Physical Description note

1.0 cubic feet1 paige box

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,10/26/2009

Title
United States Bureau of Mines Map Collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
10/26/2009
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton 49931 U.S.A. US