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American Lignites: Geological Occurrence, Petrographic Composition, And Extractable Waxes
Report discussing experiments done on expandable waxes of lignites to determine yields and properties from certain place in the United States.
Analyses of Coals in the United States with Descriptions of Mine and Field Samples Collected between July 1, 1904 and June 30, 1910: Part 1. -- Analyses
From Significance and value of Analyses of Coal: "The analyses published in this report cover samples of coal collected in many different parts of the country with unusual care by experiences men, in such manner as to make them representative of extensive beds of coal."
Analyses of Coals in the United States with Descriptions of Mine and Field Samples Collected between July 1, 1904 and June 30, 1910 Part 2. Descriptions of Samples
From Introduction: "This volume contains the descriptions of the samples whose analyses are published in the preceding volume, Part I of this bulletin. The descriptions have been compiled from the notebooks of the persons who collected the samples, have been condensed from accounts given in published reports of the United States Geological Survey, or have furnished by the collection themselves. Inasmuch as the descriptions represent the work of many persons during a period of six years, and inasmuch as they were recorded under widely differing conditions, they necessarily vary in fullness detail."
Annual Report of Research and Technologic Work on Coal: Fiscal Year 1941
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the annual report over the research and technology of coal during 1941. As stated in the foreword, "these investigations increase our fund of exact knowledge on the properties and composition of American coals and lead to better methods in mining, preparing, storing, and utilizing coal" (p. 4). This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and a map.
Crater Wells, Richland Gas Field, Louisiana
Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over "the history of the craters in the Richland gas field. The data have been collected at various times over a period of four years. The equipment and methods of control are discussed, and photographs show the surface conditions at various intervals in the life of the craters" (p. 1). This paper includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
Engineering Study of the Rodessa Oil Field in Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over drilling operations in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Results of the operations are discussed. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Engineering Study of Water Injection in 14 Oil Reservoirs of North Louisiana
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over engineering studies of water injections in Louisiana oil reservoirs. As stated in the introduction, "this Bureau of Mines report presents operating practices and results of pressure maintenance and secondary recovery by water injection or by water injection supplemented by gas injection" (p. 1). This report includes tables, and maps.
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 Christy Titanium Deposit, Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over titanium deposits on the Christy property in Arkansas. Details of the location, and drilling methods are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Investigation of Magnet Cove Rutile Deposit, Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on the exploration of the Magnet Cove Rutile deposits. Descriptions of the deposit, and characteristics of the pyrite, titanium, and mineral ore are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Magnolia Oil Field, Columbia County, Arkansas: Part 1. Petroleum-Engineering Study; Part 2. Derivation and Application of Material-Balance Equations
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on studies conducted at the Magnolia oil fields in Columbia County, Arkansas. History, geology, and methods are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, maps, and illustrations.
Manganese Resources of the Batesville District, Arkansas: (In Three Parts), 3. Field Investigations: July 1956 to June 1961
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of manganese deposits in Arkansas. Results of the study are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Mineral Resources and Industries of Arkansas
From Abstract: "This bulletin describes mineral resources and industries of Arkansas. Items discussed include engineering, geological, and economic features; mineral reserves and resources; uses and markets; and the current status and future potential of mineral commodities available in the State."
Petroleum-Engineering Study of Atlanta Oil Field, Columbia County, Arkansas
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over petroleum-engineering studies conducted at the Atlanta oil field. The methods used for the study are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Review of State Mine Inspector's Reports as They Relate to Accidents from Falls of Roof
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines over state mine inspection reports from 19 U.S. states. The information in the reports includes details of accidents, locations that specific accidents occurred, and proposed remedies for prevention of future accidents. This report includes tables.
Secondary-Recovery Potentialities of the Buckrange Reservoir, Stephens Oilfield, Columbia, Nevada, and Ouachita Counties, Arkansas
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over petroleum-engineering studies conducted on Stephens Oilfield in Arkansas. The production history, and geology of the oilfield are discussed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Arkansas
Report documenting the suitability of Arkansas for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials such as coal, natural gas, oil shale, and oil-impregnated strippable deposits.
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