Record books, 1860-1914.

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Record books, 1860-1914.

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Series 5 of record group RG 80-33 consists of record books of the Geological Survey (1860-1914). Included are original note books and official field notes taken by state geologists. Includes notes and note books of George D. Emerson, Peter Christianson, J. Parks Channing, N.H. Winchell, and J.A. Van Fleet, dealing with the geology of various areas of Michigan and northern Ohio. Also included are records of the meetings of the State Geological Survey Board from 1869 to 1902, and a record of samples sent to various colleges and universities.

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Winchell, N. H. (Newton Horace), 1839-1914

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Newton Horace Winchell came to Minnesota in 1872 when the Legislature offered him $1,000 to complete the first geological survey of the state. He was the first person to map Minnesota's geology and mineral deposits; he discovered the valuable low-grade iron ore deposits of the Mesabi and Vermilion ranges. He founded the Minnesota Geological Survey, served as its director for 28 years, and was the first head of the University's geology and geophysics department. From the guide to the ...

Emerson, Geo. D. (George D.)

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Christianson, Peter.

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Van Fleet, J. A. (James Alvin)

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Channing, J. Parks.

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Michigan. Geological Survey

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The Michigan Geological Survey was created by Public Act 20 of 1837. Its purpose was to conduct a geological and mineralogical survey of the state. The state legislature appointed Douglass Houghton the first state geologist (1837). In 1921, the state legislature established the Department of Conservation, and the Michigan Geological Survey became part of that department (Public Act 17 of 1921). The Department of Conservation established the Geological Survey Division circa 1947. In 1968, the dep...

Michigan. Geological Survey Division

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The Michigan Geological Survey was created by Public Act 20 of 1837. Its purpose was to conduct a geological and mineralogical survey of the state. The state legislature appointed Douglass Houghton the first state geologist (1837). In 1921, the state legislature established the Department of Conservation, and the Michigan Geological Survey became part of that department (Public Act 17 of 1921). The Department of Conservation established the Geological Survey Division circa 1947. In 1968, the dep...