Papers, 1888-1975, (bulk 1934-1975).

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Bernfeld, Seymour S., 1909-. Papers, 1888-1975, (bulk 1934-1975).

Papers, 1888-1975, (bulk 1934-1975).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/33925894

The collection contains materials relating to Bernfeld's work as an attorney in Wyoming and Japan and for AMAX from 1934-1975. The collection consists mostly of 2,693 photographs and negatives that Bernfeld took while traveling as a U.S. Dept. of Interior Agent. The photographs are a record of Bernfeld's travels, which followed the main highways in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, North and South Dakota, and Nebaska. Bernfeld's work as an attorney during the U.S. military's governing of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan contains legal case files regarding court martials, murders, marriage procedures, work contracts, and immigration for which the military government oversaw. There is also a small amount of material relating to the history of the islands. Some of the material is in Japanese. Bernfeld's AMAX office files consist of reports, correspondence, and legal documents regarding his work as attorney for AMAX copper, lead, and zinc mining in the U.S. and other areas of the world, especially Iran. There is also approximately one cubic foot of materials relating to Bernfeld's research of the history of AMAX, including reminiscences by company officials, AMAX director's correspondence, transcripts of Bernfeld's interviews with company officials, and histories of predecessor companies. The collection also contains typescript copies of the manuscripts and related research materials for "Practices and Pitfalls in the Acquisition of Minerals in the United States" and "A Short History of American Metal Climax, Inc."; a collection of autographs; and miscellaneous other materials relating to Bernfeld representing AMAX on the U.N. Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Sea Bed.

15.9 cubic ft. (17 boxes) + artifacts.

eng,

jpn,

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.