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Arthur Lakes reports

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5109

Scope and Contents

Relating to properties in the Hunter Mining District, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Dates

  • Creation: 14 March 1945-20 March1948

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permissions for use.

Biographical / Historical

Arthur Lakes was a geologist, artist, writer, teacher, and Episcopalian minister. He was born 21 December 1844 in Martock, England. He is credidted with deciphering the geology of Colorado and for his work as an economic geologist. He was a part time professor at the Colorado School of Mines. He edited multiple geological and mining journals and also worked as a mining engieer in partnership with his sons. He wrote various articles regarding mining in Idaho. They relocated from Colorado to Ymir, British Columbia in 1912. He died on 21 November 1917. He was inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame in Leadville, Colorado in 2010 and the Arthur Lakes Library at the Colorado School of Mines is named after him.

He had a son by the same name.

Extent

1 volume : 1 volume (41 pages and 10 maps, chiefly folded, including 4 in pocket).

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Materials concerning properties in the Hunter Mining District, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Physical Description

1 volume (41 pages and 10 maps, chiefly folded, including 4 in pocket).

Title
Guide to Arthur Lakes reports
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Kelley Moulton.
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository