United States Bureau of Mines Map Collection
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