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- Beryl Mountain, Sullivan County, New Hampshire
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over exploration of mineral deposits on Beryl Mountain. As stated in the introduction, "testing by surface cuts, trenching, and tunneling was conducted by the Bureau of Mines from August to December 1943" (p. 1). This report includes maps.
- Beryl Resources of the Black Hills of South Dakota
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the beryl deposits in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota. The properties and quantity of the beryl samples were evaluated. Maps, illustrations, and tables are included in the report.
- Bucket-Drilling the Coso Mercury Deposit, Inyo County, California
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on the Coso mercury deposits of Inyo County, and development of the bucket drill for obtaining samples. Descriptions of the physical features of the deposits are listed. This report includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
- Coal-Mine Fatalities in February, 1931
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the coal mine related deaths during the month of February, 1931. The number of fatalities and the causes of each are presented. This report includes tables.
- Comparative Yields of Light Oil, Tar, and Constituents from Carbonization Tests at 800 Degrees, 900 Degrees, and 1,000 Degrees Celsius
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on testing done on a variety of American coals collected from 32 coal beds across the country. The carbonizing properties of samples tested at 3 different temperatures are presented. This report includes tables, and graphs.
- Development and Production History on the Salt Flat and Other Fault Fields of East Central Texas
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the Salt Flat fields in East Central Texas. As stated in the introduction, "this report deals with the development and production history of the Salt Flat field and gives comparative data on five outstanding fault fields. Two of these fields are producing from limestone and three from sandstone reservoirs" (p. 2-3). This report includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
- Drilling and Dustiness of Metal-Mine Air
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the air quality in metal-mines after using wet drills. Dust samples are collected and compared to samples collected from similar metal-mines in South Africa and Australia. This report includes tables.
- Electrolytic Model Studies as Applied to Water-Flooding a Shoestring Sand
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines investigating the well patterns and spacing of the Paola shoestring reservoir in Kansas. Several methods of field tests are presented. The report includes illustrations and tables.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves and Preparation Characteristics of Coking Coal in Van Buren County, Tennessee
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of Coking Coal reserves of Van Buren County, Tennessee. Testing to determine suitability for producing metallurgical coke is also presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Harlan County, Kentucky
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of the estimation of coking coal reserves from Harlan County, Kentucky. The methods used and measurements of coking coal are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
- The Fabrication of Arc-Melted Ingots of Titanium and Titanium-Manganese Alloys into Plate
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over production of titanium-manganese alloy plates from arc-melted ingots. As stated in the summary, "for the alloy material, transformation data were obtained, and their age-hardening characteristics were studied. The temperature-impact relationship was established for rolled sections from all three ingots" (p. 1). This report includes tables, graphs, and photographs.
- Flood-Prevention Projects at Pennsylvania Anthracite Mines: A Preliminary Study
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over flood-prevention methods at Pennsylvania anthracite mines. The flood-prevention projects are discussed. This report includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
- Fuel-Burning Equipment Dimensions Required by Smoke-Abatement Ordinances
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing smoke prevention from fuel-burning equipment. Fuel-burning equipment plans and requirements are presented. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
- The Gasoline Situation
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the demands on the oil industry due to an increase in automobiles in the United States. Improvements in drilling methods and refinery practices are presented. This report includes a table.
- Investigation of Arkansas Bauxite
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over exploratory work conducted on the bauxite deposits of Arkansas. Descriptions of geophysical characteristics and core drilling results are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Investigation of Whiteware Clay Deposit, Fergus County, Montana
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the Whiteware clay deposit. As stated in the introduction, "this report presents the factual data obtained by the investigation, which also includes data on trenching and drilling, and the results of some refractory tests and chemical analyses of representative samples of the clay later taken from some of the best trench exposures and from adit dumps" (p. 1-2). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Investigation of Zinc-Lead Deposits on Extensions of the Miami Trough, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, and Cherokee County, Kansas
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on zinc-lead fields of Oklahoma and Kansas. Properties of the physical features, geology, and drilling are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Low-Temperature Distillation Yields of Primary Tar and Light Oil From Coals of Various Ranks and Types
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on studies of the yields of primary tar and light oil. The combustion and carbonization of these yields are presented. This report includes tables, and graphs.
- Manganese Investigations - Metallurgical Division: 8. Pyrometallurgical Studies of Manganese Ore
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on investigations conducted on manganese ore used for smelting. Experimental methods and results are presented. This report includes tables, and a photograph.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Summer 1953
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over surveys conducted on motor fuels sold during the summer of 1953. Properties of the fuel samples are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Summer 1955
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing surveys conducted on the motor gasoline sold during the summer of 1955. The amount, location, and price of gasoline sold during this time are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and a map.
- Petroleum-Engineering Study of Sheridan Field, Colorado County, Texas
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over petroleum-engineering studies conducted at the Sheridan oil field. The methods used for the study are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Petroleum Engineering Study of the West Red River Field, Tillman County, Oklahoma
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on petroleum engineering in Oklahoma. Details of the drilling operations are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Petroleum Laws of All America
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines covering petroleum laws of the U.S. and surrounding oil producing countries. As stated in the preface, "this bulletin includes the petroleum laws of (1) United States; (2) the several oil-producing States; (3) Canada; (4) Mexico; (5) the Republics of Central and South America" (p. iv).
- Reconnaissance of Metal Mining in the San Juan Region: Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel Counties, Colorado
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing metal mines in Colorado. As stated in the summary, "this paper describes the mineral deposits and discusses mining and milling methods and related operating conditions in an important gold, silver, lead, and zinc producing area in Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel Counties, Colo., embracing 250 square miles" (p. 5). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Reduction Mills in Montana in 1925
- List of reduction mills in Montana, compiled in the course of investigations of mineral resources of Montana. It includes information about each loaction including: the process, character of ore, when the mill was operated, and custom work; equipment and power used; and capacity in tons.
- Review of the Heaving-Shale Problem in the Gulf Coast Region
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines over the ongoing issue of heaving-shale in the Gulf Coast area. The operations and potential causes of incompetent heaving-shale are listed. This report includes tables, and a map.
- Safety Cars of the United States Bureau of Mines
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mine stations and safety cars used to reach miners in distress. As stated in the report, "the purpose, equipment, personnel, and construction of its safety cars" is presented. This report includes an illustration, and a map.
- Sand and Gravel Excavation: Part 3: Hydraulic Dredge, Clamshell Dredge, Ladder Dredge, and Dipper Dredge
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing different methods of sand and gravel excavation. These methods include hydraulic, clam-shell, ladder, and dipper dredging. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
- Some Causes of Blow-Outs During Drilling and Means of Prevention: with Special Reference to the Gulf Coast Region
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the causes of blow-outs and crater formation during the drilling of high-pressure wells. Causes and prevention of well blow-outs are presented. This report includes tables.
- The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Indiana
- Report documenting the suitability of Indiana for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials such as oil shale, natural gas, and coal.
- The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of the United States
- Report documenting the suitability of the United States for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest.
- The Vapor Pressure of Arsenic Trioxide
- Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of vapor pressure. The methods and equipment used for the investigations are presented. The results are discussed. This paper includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
- World Survey of Tantalum Ore
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the occurrences of tantalum in different areas of the world. The tantalum deposits are described in reference to each individual country that it is found in. This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.