Minnesota Geological and Natural History Survey papers 1872-1906

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Minnesota Geological and Natural History Survey papers 1872-1906

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This collection contains correspondence and records of books and serials pertaining to the Minnesota Geological and Natural History Survey.

2 boxes; (1.0 linear ft.)

eng,

University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc]

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SNAC Resource ID: 6619267

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Geological and Natural History Survey of Minnesota

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The Minnesota Geological and Natural History Survey was created by a state legislative act approved March 1, 1872, and carrying an appropriation of $1,000 annually to carry out its work, which was to be done under the direction of the Board of Regents of the University. In July 1872, Newton H. Winchell was invited by President William W. Folwell to direct the survey, a post in which he continued for 28 years. During much of this time he also served the University’s Department of Geology, as inst...