Joseph Hyde Pratt Papers, . 1889-1942 (bulk 1915-1942)

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Joseph Hyde Pratt Papers, . 1889-1942 (bulk 1915-1942)

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Joseph Hyde Pratt was a mining engineer; mineralogist; geologist; and educator. The collection includes professional correspondence, 1915-1942, scientific writings, reports, notes, clippings, programs, pamphlets, bulletins, releases, and other material. Much material is related to the N.C. Geological Survey, which Pratt served as mineralogist, 1897-1906; to the Geological and Economic Survey, which he headed when he was state geologist, 1906-1923; to his work as professor of geology at the University of North Carolina, 1898-1925; and to his work as engineer-consultant for the United States Geological Survey in the 1930s. Also included are materials related to the North Carolina good roads movement and to various organizations for conservation and development of fisheries, forests, minerals, water, and other resources.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Pratt, Joseph Hyde, 1870-1942

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Mining engineer; mineralogist; geologist; and educator. From the description of Joseph Hyde Pratt papers, 1889-1942 (bulk 1915-1942) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 24095753 Joseph Hyde Pratt (1870-1942), a native of Hartford, Conn., received his bachelor's degree from the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University in 1893. In 1892 and in subsequent summers he was employed by the North Carolina Geological Survey, with S. L. Penfield and under Joseph Austin...