Robert R. Reynolds papers, 1881-1994 (bulk 1943-1994)

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Robert R. Reynolds papers, 1881-1994 (bulk 1943-1994)

Collection contains project and subject files related to Reynolds' work as a geologist prospecting for metals and coal, and the manuscript of his memoir entitled "An Airplane Was My Burro Or the Memoirs of a Modern Day Prospector," written in 1994. Project files document his work in the U.S., Mexico, and the Philippines. Papers concerning his work in metals geology concentrate most heavily on Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, however, many other western and midwestern states are included. Cerro de Pasco's Escalante Silver Mining Venture in Iron County, Utah, is well documented. Papers related to coal concern mainly Illinois. Papers in the Other Minerals series are related mainly to exploration for fluorspar. Subject files include research notes, clippings, technical papers, and maps related to various minerals, mining, and other geology-related topics.

5.2 cubic ft. (12 boxes)

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Reynolds, Robert R., 1917-

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Born in New Jersey in 1919. Enlisted April 6, 1942. Served with the 10th Mountain Division, 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment in Company L and the Regimental Headquarters Company. Stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash., Hunter-Liggett Military Reservation, Calif., Fort Ord, Cailf., Camp Hale, Colo., Camp Carson, Colo., and Camp Swift, Tex. Participated in assault of Kiska (Aleutian Island) in 1943 and combat in Italy. Received Bronze Star for actions in Apennines and Po River battles. From the...

Cerro de Pasco Corporation

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