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Acid-Mine-Drainage Problems: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: Report from the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the anthracite region of Pennsylvania and the efforts to prevent coal-mine drainage into nearby streams. According to the introduction, "The purpose of this report is not to develop a practicable or feasible method or process of treating acid mine water but rather to present available factual and deduced data that may be useful in showing pH range over which the treatment is to take place and the sludge products most likely to be handled" (p. 2).
Date: 1951
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Felegy, E. W.; Kennedy, D. O. & Miller, P. S.
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Analyses of Complex Mixtures of Gases: Application to Control and Extinguish Fires and to Prevent Explosions in Mines, Tunnels, and Hazardous Industrial Processes

Description: From Purpose of Report: "The purpose of the report is to point out what the mine-management official, the safety engineer, and the chemist, can do to utilize analyses of complex gas mixtures as basis for safe procedure to (1) control and extinguish fires in mines, tunnels, and individual plants and (2) prevent explosions when dealing with explosive mixtures and sources of ignition. The report is designed to meet the needs of those desiring to utilize analyses of complex-gas mixtures for the abo… more
Date: 1948
Creator: Ash, S. H. & Felegy, E. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Barrier Pillars in Lackawanna Basin, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: From Introduction: "The purpose of this report is to furnish data on the barrier pillars that enter into the water problem of the Lackawanna Basin; this will be helpful in solving the anthracite-mine-water problem of the Northern field."
Date: 1952
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Davies, B. S.; Jenkins, H. E. & Romischer, W. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Barrier Pillars in the Southern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: From Introduction: "The investigation of barrier pillars in the Southern field is part of the comprehensive study of the mine-water problem in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania by the Federal Bureau of Mines (1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18).
Date: 1953
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889 & Kynor, H. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Barrier Pillars in the Western Middle Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: From Summary: "The investigation of barrier pillars in the Western Middle field is part of the comprehensive study of mine-water problem in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania by the Federal Bureau of Mines (1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16)." From Introduction: "The purpose of this report is to give factual data on barrier pillars that will be helpful in solving the mine-water problem."
Date: 1953
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Kennedy, D. O.; Link, H. B. & Romischer, W. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Barrier Pillars in Wyoming Basin, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: From Introduction: "The purpose of this report is to furnish factual data on barrier pillars that enter into the water problem of the Wyoming Basin; these data will, in turn, be helpful in solving the anthracite-mine-water problem of the Northern field."
Date: 1954
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Buried Valley of the Susquehanna River: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines regarding a buried valley area (a deposit of clay, sand, and gravel) around the Susquehanna River in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania, near the city of Wilkes-Barre. According the the introduction, "The purpose of this report is to furnish data on the buried valley of the Susquehanna River that will be useful in solving the anthracite mine-water problem" and "This report (a) discusses the physical characteristics and the influence of the buried va… more
Date: 1950
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Carbon Dioxide Content of Mine-Fire Atmospheres as an Aid when Fighting Metal-Mine Fires

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mine fires, and methods for controlling and extinguishing them. As stated in the purpose, "the purpose of this report is to show briefly how to utilize the trend of the carbon dioxide content of the mine-fire atmospheres to fight metal-mine fires" (p. 4). This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: December 1950
Creator: Ash, S. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Core Drilling at Shaft Sites of Proposed Mine-Water Drainage Tunnel: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: From Scope of Report: "This report deals with the diamond drilling of 15 holes at the shaft of the proposed main drainage tunnel and with the information obtained by a petrographic examination of the core drillings from these boreholes.
Date: 1952
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Doherty, R. Emmet; Miller, P. S.; Romischer, W. M. & Smith, J. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Corrosive and Erosive Effects of Acid Mine Waters on Metals and Alloys for Mine Pumping Equipment and Drainage Facilities: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: From Summary: "This report presents data on the corrosive and erosive effects of acid mine waters in the anthracite region on metals and alloys for pumping equipment and drainage facilities necessary to remove or control this water. This report is based on field tests conducted cooperatively by the Armco Steel Corp. and the Federal Bureau of Mines from January 1953 to June 1954 to determine the most suitable materials for constructing pumping equipment designed to handle these acid mine waters." more
Date: 1955
Creator: Ash, S. H.; Dierks, H. A.; Felegy, E. W.; Huston, K. M.; Kennedy, D. O.; Miller, P. S. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Data on Pumping at the Anthracite Mines of Pennsylvania

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the study of pumping at anthracite mines in Pennsylvania. The study was conducted in order to solve anthracite mine-water problems. The report includes maps, photographs, and illustrations.
Date: September 1950
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Eaton, W. L.; Gilbert, Joseph C.; James, H. M.; Jenkins, Hayden E.; Kennedy, D. O. et al.
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Flood Prevention in Anthracite Mines: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Projects Numbers 4 and 5

Description: From Scope of Reports: "This report covers the following: (a) A brief description of the work proposed under Projects Nos. 4 and 5; (b) the topography, geology and hydrology of the area into which the sections of the proposed tunnel are to be driven; (c) plans, costs, and construction schedules of the projects; and (d) conclusions and recommendations."
Date: 1956
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Dierks, H. A. & Kennedy, D. O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Flood Prevention in Anthracite Mines, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Project Number 1 (Lackawanna)

Description: From Scope of Report: "The report covers the following: (a) A brief description of the proposed Conowingo tunnel system, which will drain the anthracite mines of Pennsylvania into the Susquehanna River at Conowingo. Md.; (b) economic development of the Northern field and the improvements desired; (c) geology and hydrology of the Northern field; (d) the basic problem, plans, and costs of Project No.1 (Lackawanna) ; (e) economic analysis and justification of the project; and (f) final recommendat… more
Date: 1954
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Dierks, H. A.; Kynor, H. D.; Lesser, W. H.; Miller, P. S. & Romischer, W. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Flood Prevention in Anthracite Mines, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Project Number 3 (Wyoming)

Description: From Scope of Report: "This report covers the following: (a) A brief description of the work contemplated under Project No. 3 as an integral part of the Conowingo tunnel system; (b) an economic discussion of the area affected; (c) the geology and hydrology of the Northern field, including the Wyoming Basin; (d) the basic problem, plans, and costs, and the construction schedule of the project; (e) an economic analysis and a justification for the project; (f) recommendations and cooperation of lo… more
Date: 1955
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Dierks, H. A.; Kynor, H. D.; Lesser, W. H.; Miller, P. S. & Romischer, W. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Flood Prevention in Anthracite Mines, Western Middle and Southern Fields: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Project Number 2

Description: From Summary: "This report covers the second in a series of five projects into which the Conowingo tunnel system has been divided for geographical and practical reasons. It outlines the construction work contemplated-to sink two shafts on the line of the main tunnel that are designated the Nos. 9A and 11 shafts, to turn off from the No. 9A shaft the Landsford and Lykens laterals, and to drive portions of the main tunnel."
Date: 1955
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Dierks, H. A.; Kynor, H. D.; Lesser, W. H.; Miller, P. S. & Romischer, W. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Flood-Prevention Projects at Pennsylvania Anthracite Mines: Progress Report for 1945

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on flood-prevention developed for mine systems. A history of flood prevention procedures as well as updated flood-prevention is presented. This report includes tables, graphs, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
Date: August 1947
Creator: Ash, S. H.; Cassap, W. E.; Westfield, James; Eaton, W. L.; Romischer, W. M.; Podgorski, E. J. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Flood-Prevention Projects at Pennsylvania Anthracite Mines: Progress Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1947

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the progress made on flood prevention in anthracite mines. As stated in the report, "the broad objective of the investigative work was to obtain factual data on: 1. anthracite reserves of Pennsylvania, 2. underground water pools, 3. barrier pillars, 4. the "buried valley" of the Susquehanna River, and 5. infiltration of surface water into underground mine workings" (p. 4). This report includes tables, graphs, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
Date: April 1948
Creator: Ash, S. H.; Cassap, W. E.; Eaton, W. L.; Hughes, Karl; Romischer, W. M. & Westfield, James
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Inundated Anthracite Reserves: Eastern Middle Field of Pennsylvania

Description: From Scope of Report: "In this report one major unwatering project was developed. Three pools that inundate considerable tonnages of anthracite reserves are close enough together to be unwatered by some centralized system. Three alternative plans were studied to estimate the cost of each."
Date: 1950
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Kynor, H. D.; Fatzinger, R. W.; Davies, B. S. & Gilbert, J. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mine Flood Prevention and Control: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Final Report of the Anthracite Flood-Prevention Project Engineers

Description: Summary: "The engineering survey, summarized in this report, consisted of studies on acid mine water, underground-water pools, the "buried valley" of the Susquehanna River, inundated anthracite reserves, mine pumping plants, surface-water pools, seepage of surface water into mines, barrier pillars between mines, and geologic features of the region that included core drilling along alinement of the proposed Conowingo tunnel and to some extent along the proposed Marcus Hook alternate tunnel route… more
Date: 1957
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Dierks, H. A. & Miller, P. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mine Pumping Plants: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

Description: From Summary: "To obtain a reliable picture of the anthracite-mine-water problem and to solve that problem, it is necessary to have factual data on the volume and the quality and character of mine water handled by pumping plants in the anthracite region, as well as kinds of pumps utilized and problems concerning their operation. The main conclusion that be drawn from an investigation of drainage practices in the anthracite region is that, although efficient pumping layouts, tunnels for draining… more
Date: 1953
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Hower, C. S.; Kennedy, D. O. & Lesser, W. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining Practices and Safety at the Lava Cap Gold Mining Corporation Mines, Nevada City-Grass Valley District, California

Description: 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.
Date: 1941
Creator: Ash, S. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Permissible Electric Cap Lamps and Ventilation in Certain California Mines and Water-Tunnel Construction

Description: From Introduction: "As a result of the recommendations of this committee, special studies have been made of the methane hazards incident to mining and tunneling operations in the Coast Range Mountains. These studies have resulted in the adoption of numerous safety precautionary measures; among them the use of permissible types of mining equipment, electric cap lamps, with which this deals with primarily."
Date: 1932
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889 & Rankin, J. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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