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Lode-Tin Mining at Lost River, Seward Peninsula, Alaska

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the lode-tin mining operations of Seward Peninsula, Alaska. History, geology, production, and mining methods are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1958
Creator: Lorain, S. H.; Wells, R. R.; Mihelich, Miro; Mulligan, J. J.; Thorne, R. L. & Herdlick, J. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Asbestos: A Materials Survey

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing asbestos mining. As stated in the introduction, "this report gives primary consideration to the types and grades of asbestos that are of greatest importance in the program of military preparedness-namely, the spinning grades of chrysotile, both foreign and domestic, and the amosite and crocidolite obtained only from foreign sources" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1959
Creator: Bowles, Oliver
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Mining Methods and Costs at the Anaconda Company Berkeley Pit, Butte, Montana

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining operations in Montana. As stated in the summary, "this report deals with the design and development of the Berkely open-pit mine Butte, Mont., owned and operated by the Anaconda Company" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1959
Creator: McWilliams, John R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Chrysotile-Asbestos Deposits of Arizona

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing asbestos mining and production in Arizona. As stated in the summary, "this paper describes most of the chrysotile-asbestos deposits of Arizona. Mining methods are discussed briefly and asbestos-mill flowsheets are incorporated" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: January 1955
Creator: Stewart, L. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Ringelmann Smoke Chart (Revision of I.C. 6888)

Description: Revised report discussing the Ringelmann Smoke Chart, describing the history and background of the chart, its use, and how to read it.
Date: August 1955
Creator: Burdick, L. R. & Kudlich, Rudolph
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Survey of Dust-Control Practices in the Coal-Mining Industry

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing dust-control of coal mining operations. As stated in the summary, "this circular presents results of a survey conducted by the Bureau of Mines to ascertain the extent to which dust-control practices are employed in the coal-mining industry" (p. 1). This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: April 1956
Creator: Barnes, R. W.; Gregory, M. J.; Owings, C. W. & Berger, L. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Resources of Upper Missouri River Basin, Montana: Fort Peck Reservoir to Morony Dam

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the minerals produced in the Missouri River Basin of Montana. The mineral resources of the area are investigated, analyzed, and presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: 1964
Creator: Hubbard, C. R.; Roby, Robert N.; Henkes, W. C. & Biggs, P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Coal Resources of the Fabius-Flat Rock Area, Jackson Countym Alabama

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing studies conducted on the coal resources of the Flat-Rock area of Jackson County, Alabama. As stated in the introduction, "an investigation was planned to determine the extent, quality, and economic minability of coal deposits in Alabama reasonably close to ample fresh water sources that might be available for possible thermal electric power-plants" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1966
Creator: Shotts, Reynold Q. & Riley, H. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Ringelmann Smoke Chart: Revision of IC 7718

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the Ringelmann smoke chart. This report serves as a revision to a previous report covering the Ringelmann chart. As stated in the abstract, "since instructions on its use are not shown on the recent edition of the chart, those included in this revision of the previous Bureau of Mines publication now are necessary complement to the chart. More detail regarding the use of the chart is included than was given in the earlier version" (p. 1). This repo… more
Date: 1967
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining Practices at Four Uranium Properties in the Gas Hills, Wyoming

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the mining practices at Gas Hills, Wyoming. As stated in the abstract, "this report, based on information made available by four uranium-producing companies, describes the geology, exploration, open-pit development and mining, and shaft sinking in the Gas Hills uranium district of Wyoming" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1963
Creator: Everett, F. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Developments in Waterflooding and Pressure Maintenance in Osage County, Oklahoma Oilfields, 1961

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing waterflooding techniques used in Osage County, Oklahoma. As stated in the introduction, "information on each individual project covered in this report includes the early history, methods used to complete wells, source and treatment of water, description of automatic custody-transfer systems, oil production-decline curves, mineral analysis of waters, typical electric logs and core analyses, development maps, and the results of waterflooding" (p. 2)… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Johnston, Kenneth H. & Castagno, Joe L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Peat-Bog Fires: Their Origin and Control

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing peat-bog fires. As stated in the introduction, "this paper will serve a useful purpose in that it will afford an exchange of ideas with respect to procedure, equipment, and methods of controlling and extinguishing peat-bog fires" (p. 2). This report includes tables, photographs, and a map.
Date: July 1947
Creator: Parker, D. J.; Benson, J. B.; Cash, F. E. & Bird, J. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Annual Report of Research and Technologic Work on Coal: Fiscal Year 1946

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing investigations of the research and technologic work done on coal during 1946. Mining methods, and properties of coal are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and maps.
Date: July 1947
Creator: Fieldner, Arno Carl & Ambrose, P. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Chrysotile-Asbestos Deposits of Arizona: Supplement to Information Circular 7706

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing asbestos mining and production in Arizona. As a supplement to a previous report, 18 additional Arizona mining districts are presented and described. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: May 1956
Creator: Stewart, Lincoln A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Summer 1955

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing surveys conducted on the motor gasoline sold during the summer of 1955. The amount, location, and price of gasoline sold during this time are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and a map.
Date: March 1956
Creator: Blade, O. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Outlook and Research Possibilities for Bituminous Coal

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing research conducted on the bituminous coal industry in the United States. As stated in the introduction, "in addition to research and development work of the coal industry, that of associated industries and coal consumers is covered" (p. 1). This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: May 1956
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Gasoline Situation

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the demands on the oil industry due to an increase in automobiles in the United States. Improvements in drilling methods and refinery practices are presented. This report includes a table.
Date: March 1926
Creator: Hill, Harry H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Review of State Mine Inspector's Reports as They Relate to Accidents from Falls of Roof

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines over state mine inspection reports from 19 U.S. states. The information in the reports includes details of accidents, locations that specific accidents occurred, and proposed remedies for prevention of future accidents. This report includes tables.
Date: April 1929
Creator: Paul, James Washington
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1955-56

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing surveys conducted on the motor gasoline sold during the winter of 1955-1956. The amount, location, and price of gasoline sold during this time are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and a map.
Date: April 1956
Creator: Blade, O. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Summer 1956

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing surveys conducted on the motor gasoline sold during the summer of 1956. The amount, location, and price of gasoline sold during this time are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and a map.
Date: February 1957
Creator: Blade, O. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Smelting Ores in the Electric Furnace

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the electric smelting of nonferrous ores. As stated in the introduction, "it is the purpose of the present paper to survey the technical and economic changes that have taken place and to determine whether electric smelting of nonferrous ores offers any more promise today than 20 years ago" (p. 1). This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: October 1937
Creator: Dean, Reginald S. & von Bernewitz, M. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Coal-Mine Explosions in Ohio: 1874-1936

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing coal mine explosions in Ohio between 1874 and 1936. The number of explosions and fatalities are presented. The causes of mine explosions are discussed as well. This report includes tables.
Date: October 1937
Creator: Owings, C. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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