Pennsylvania Iron Furnace and Geological Reports, 1864-1872

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Pennsylvania Iron Furnace and Geological Reports, 1864-1872

1864-1872

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This collection of four geological reports concerns iron deposits in four ore regions of Pennsylvania: Mont Alto, Somerset County, and Pine-Grove Iron Furnace, all written by Lesley in 1864, and Fayette County (Oliphant or Fairchance Iron Company), 1872, written by Kimball. The Somerset County report assesses resources other than iron ore, and includes contributions by Henry D. Rogers and Walter R. Johnson.

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Lesley, J. Peter, 1819-1903

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When J. Peter Lesley (1819-1903) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1838, he intended for the Presbyterian ministry, but when ill health intervened, he was set off on a path that would make him one of the most influential geologists in 19th century Pennsylvania. In order to help rebuild his strength and restore his health, Lesley accepted an appointment with the first Pennsylvania Geological Survey under the direction of Henry Darwin Rogers and engaged in structural a...

Rogers, Henry D. (Henry Darwin), 1808-1866

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Epithet: LLD, Professor at Glasgow University British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001391.0x0000a0 State geologist for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. From the description of Catalogue of the specimens composing the first state geological cabinet deposited in Harrisburg. [archival material]. 1837-1940. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122581671 Epithet: geologist British Library Arch...

Fairchance Iron Company.

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Kimball, James P. (James Putnam), 1836-1913

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Johnson, Walter R. (Walter Rogers), 1794-1852

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Geologist. From the description of Papers of Walter R. Johnson, 1815-1819. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79423698 ...