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- Mining Practices and Safety at the Lava Cap Gold Mining Corporation Mines, Nevada City-Grass Valley District, California
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing mining safety in the Grass Valley mining district. As stated in the introduction, "the purpose of this paper is not to present an outstanding safety record but to show that gold mining can be pursued with the same degree of safety and improvement as any other industry, if and when the management recognizes that it can and must be done" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66443/
- Oil-Shale: An Historical, Technical, and Economic Study
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing studies conducted on the development of the oil-shale industry from a historical, technical, and economic perspective. Results of the studies are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66388/
- Analyses of Washington Coals: Supplement to Technical Paper 491
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the technological advances made in the mining industry between 1931 and 1941. Mechanized methods for mining operations are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and a map. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66439/
- Mechanical Equipment Used in the Drilling and Production of Oils and Gas Wells in the Oklahoma City Field
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the mechanical equipment used in oil and gas wells of the Oklahoma City field. As stated in the introduction, "this paper presents the results of a study devoted chiefly to new equipment that has been developed to meet the requirements of drilling and producing operations in the Oklahoma City field and that has been accepted by drilling contractors and operators" (p. 1). This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66407/
- Analyses of Pennsylvania Anthracitic Coals
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the anthracite coal fields of Pennsylvania. History, geology, and mining methods of the anthracite fields are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and maps. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66459/
- Investigation of Coal Deposits in the Fairview and Coal City Basins of Coosa Field, St. Clair County, Alabama: Reserves, Petrography, and Chemical Properties of Coals; Washability Characteristics of Coal from Fairview Bew; and Geology of Area
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the coal deposits in Saint Clair County, Alabama. Investigations of the estimated reserves and analyses of the coal fields in this area are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66475/
- Minable Reserves, Petrography, Chemical Characteristics, and Washability Tests of Coal Occurring in the Coos Bay Coal Field, Coos County, Oregon
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the coal reserves of Coos County, Oregon. Investigations conducted on the minable coal reserves are presented in detail. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66472/
- Analyses of Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas Coals
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the lignite and bituminous coal fields of Michigan, Texas, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Analyses of the varying regional coal fields are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66471/
- Preparation Characteristics of Illinois Coals
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the mechanical coal-preparation characteristics. As stated in the introduction, "this second publication reports the washability and screen analyses of the important Illinois coal beds, showing the quality of product that would result when the raw coal is subjected to preparatory treatment" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66477/
- Exploration, Reserves, Bed Characteristics and Strip-Mining Possibilities of a Lignite Deposit Near Toledo, Lewis County, Washington
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing exploration of Lewis County lignite deposits in Washington. History, development, and drilling methods are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66470/
- Water Pools in Pennsylvania Anthracite Mines
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing water pools that accumulate in Pennsylvania anthracite mines. Factors that lead to underground water pools, and methods for water drainage are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66478/
- Reserves, Petrographic and Chemical Characteristics, and Carbonizing, Properties of Coal Occurring South of Dry Fork of Minnesota Creek, Gunnison County, Near Paonia, Colorado, and the Geology of the Area
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the geology, chemical, and carbonizing properties of Gunnison County coal reserves in Colorado. Results and analyses of the investigations conducted on the coal reserves are presented in detail. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66476/
- Safety Factors in Construction and Ventilation, Wawona Vehicular Tunnel, Yosemite National Park, California
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the safety and ventilation hazards presented during the construction of the Wawona tunnel in Yosemite National Park. Safety precautions and procedures used during the construction are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66427/
- Tabulated Analyses of Texas Crude Oils
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing analyses of Texas crude oils. As stated in the introduction, "this paper makes available in condensed tabular form under one cover all analyses of Texas crude oils made by the Bureau of Mines to March 1939" (p. 1). This report includes tables, and a map. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66423/
- Oil Shale: An Historical, Technical, and Economic Study
- Revised report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing studies conducted on the development of the oil-shale industry from a historical, technical, and economic perspective. Results of the studies are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66392/
- Leaching Nonsulphide Copper Ores with Sulphur Dioxide
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the sulfurous acid leaching of the Southwest experiment station. Operations and analyses of the experiment station are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66461/
- Reserves, Bed Characteristics, and Coking Properties of the Willow Creek Coal Bed, Kemmerer District, Lincoln County, Wyoming
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the coal reserves and coking properties of the Willow Creek bed in Lincoln County, Wyoming. Analyses of the coal bed are presented in detail. This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and a map. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66464/
- Analyses of Alaska Coals
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the coal fields of Alaska. Analyses of the Alaskan coal fields are presented in detail. This report includes tables, and a map. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66466/
- Analyses of Kentucky Coals
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing analyses of the Eastern and Western coal fields in Kentucky. The two coal fields are described in detail. This report includes tables, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66455/
- Metal-Mine Accidents in the United States During the Calendar Year 1914
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines covering accidents that happened in metal mines located in the Untied States including statistics for injuries, fatalities, kinds and causes of accidents, and operational data, such as number of mine workers and shifts worked. This report includes tables and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66452/
- Silicosis and Tuberculosis Among Miners of the Tri-State District of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri--[Part] 1: For the Year Ended June 30, 1928
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the occurrence of tuberculosis and silicosis among mine workers of the Tri-State district including Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. Past history of the diseases are presented, as well as the standard means of examination of miners. This report includes a map, tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66403/
- Petroleum and Natural-Gas Fields in Wyoming
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing 75 petroleum and natural gas fields studied throughout Wyoming. History, geographic location, geology, drilling methods, and detailed analyses are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38781/
- Geology of Eocene Rocks and Oil Yields of Green River Oil Shales on Part of Kinney Rim, Washakie Basin, Wyoming
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the geology and oil-yield of the Green River in the Washakie Basin, Wyoming. Evaluations of the geology and oil-shale resources of the area are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38724/
- Notes on Explosive Mine Gases and Dusts: With Special Reference to Explosions in the Monongah, Darr, and Naomi Coal Mines
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing coal mining gas and dust explosions, specifically those at the Monongah, Darr, and Naomi mines of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Studies on mine explosions, as well as methods and analyses are presented. This report includes tables, and an illustration. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38812/
- Extraction and Recovery of Radium, Uranium and Vanadium from Carnotite
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing extraction and recovery of different ores from carnotite. Equipment and methods for extraction are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38814/
- Abstracts of Current Decisions on Mines and Mining: May to August, 1917
- Bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines: "This publication is devoted exclusively to a review and abstracts of decisions based on the laws governing the rights and duties of mine owners, operators, miners, and persons trafficking in all kinds of mining properties. It includes abstracts of current decisions of all the Federal and State courts of last resort on questions relating to the mining industries" (Bulletin 61, p. 9). digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38813/
- Petroleum-Engineering Study of K.M.A. Reservoir, Southwestern Part K.M.A. Oil Field, Wichita and Archer Counties, Texas
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing investigations conducted on the K.M.A. oil field in Wichita and Archer Counties, Texas. History, geology, production data, and drilling methods used in the field are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38582/
- Bituminous Coal Deposits of the Matanuska Coalfield, Alaska: Central and Western Parts, Wishbone District
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing bituminous coal production of the Matanuska coalfield in Alaska. A history of the coalfield is presented, as well as drilling methods and data. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38695/
- Green River Formation Lithology and Oil Shale Correlations in the Piceance Creek Basin, Colorado
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the oil-shale formations of the Green River in the Piceance Creek Basin. Detailed descriptions of oil-shale samples taken from the Green River formation are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and a photograph. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38716/
- NBS Metric Kit : Official Metric Information
- Kit issued by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards containing materials regarding conversion to the metric system of measurement. The kit includes a letter of introduction; an order form; two plastic cards printed with rulers and conversion information; and four booklets that discuss how the metric system is different from the English system of measurement, why America should switch, and reference materials for converting. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67329/
- [United States National Bureau of Standards Metric Conversion Card]
- Conversion card issued by the United States National Bureau of Standards containing conversion information for length, area, mass (weight), volume, and temperature (exact). The front lists "Approximate Conversions to Metric Measures" and includes a continuum of temperatures at the bottom and a centimeter ruler along the right side (to 8 cm.). The back of the card lists "Approximate Conversions from Metric Measures" and includes an inch ruler along the right side (to 3 in.). digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc123539/
- [United States National Bureau of Standards Ruler]
- Ruler issued by the United States National Bureau of Standards. The front includes measurements in centimeters (to 15) and inches (to 6); there is text on the back comparing metric and customary units for length, volume, and weight. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc123540/
- Thickness of Bituminous-Coal and Lignite Seams at All Mines and Thickness of Overburden at Strip Mines in the United States in 1950
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing bituminous-coal and lignite seams, and overburden of strip mines during 1950. Descriptions of the seams and strip mines are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67062/
- Control of Metallurgical and mineral dusts and fumes in Los Angeles County, California
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing metallurgical and mineral fumes and dusts in Los Angeles County, California. Properties of dusts and fumes from different minerals are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67060/
- Survey of Dust-Control Practices in the Coal-Mining Industry
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing dust-control of coal mining operations. As stated in the summary, "this circular presents results of a survey conducted by the Bureau of Mines to ascertain the extent to which dust-control practices are employed in the coal-mining industry" (p. 1). This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67068/
- Names and Definitions of Regions, Districts, and Subdistricts in Alaska: Used by the Bureau of Mines in Statistical and Economic Studies Covering the Mineral Industry of the Territory
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the development of a naming system for Alaskan regions and districts. The structure of the naming system and a description of each district are presented. This report includes maps. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67064/
- Methods and Operations at the Kaiser Steel Corporation Eagle Mountain Iron Mine, Riverside County, California
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining methods and operations of open-pit iron mines in Riverside County, California. History and geology of the mines are presented. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67069/
- Chrysotile-Asbestos Deposits of Arizona
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing asbestos mining and production in Arizona. As stated in the summary, "this paper describes most of the chrysotile-asbestos deposits of Arizona. Mining methods are discussed briefly and asbestos-mill flowsheets are incorporated" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67066/
- Mining Methods and Practices at the Iron King Mine, Shattuck-Denn Mining Corporation, Yavapai County, Arizona
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mining methods in Arizona mines. As stated in the introduction, "this paper describes mining operations at the Iron King mine of the Shattuck-Denn Mining Corp. in Yavapai County, Ariz." (p. 2). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67045/
- Investigation of Fire in the Kings Mine, Princeton Mining Company, Princeton, Indiana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the fire that occurred in Kings Mine in Princeton, Indiana. The circumstances surrounding the fire, including mining methods and conditions are presented. This report includes tables, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67041/
- Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Fergus County, Montana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Fergus County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Fergus County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67047/
- Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Park County, Montana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Park County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Park County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67048/
- Methods and Costs of Mining Lignite in North Dakota
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing lignite mining of North Dakota. As stated in the introduction, "the report describes mining and preparation methods in the North Dakota lignite-producing area" (p. 2). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67088/
- Mining Methods and Costs at the Anaconda Company Berkeley Pit, Butte, Montana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining operations in Montana. As stated in the summary, "this report deals with the design and development of the Berkely open-pit mine Butte, Mont., owned and operated by the Anaconda Company" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67084/
- Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Cascade County, Montana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Cascade County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Cascade County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67055/
- Fighting a Fire in Number 59 Mine, Peabody Coal Company, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing an electrical fire in the No. 59 mine in Springfield, Illinois. Details surrounding the fire are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67052/
- Extinguishing Fire with Carbon Dioxide in the Valier Mine, Valier Coal Company, Valier, Franklin County, Illinois
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mining fires, and the use of carbon dioxide as fire control. As stated in the introduction, "the purpose of this circular is to describe the sealing off of a mine fire and subsequent use of carbon dioxide gas to extinguish it" (p. 2). This report includes tables, and illustrations. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67051/
- Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Broadwater County, Montana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Broadwater County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Broadwater County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67057/
- Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Judith Basin County, Montana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Judith Basin County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Judith Basin County mines are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and maps. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67058/
- Petroleum Refineries, Including Cracking Plants, in the United States, January 1, 1951
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the petroleum refineries in the United States during 1951. Locations and crude-oil capacities of the refineries are presented. This report includes tables, and a map. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67059/