William S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers, 1893-1952

Summary

Creator:

McCallie, S. W. (Samuel Washington), 1856-1933

Date:

1893-1952

Extent:

4.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers, ms4096, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists mostly of the correspondence of state geologists, Williams S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie. Materials are mainly from 1900-1930, during the height of their careers. Includes notable correspondence with Drainage Associations and Good Roads organizations in the south, the World's Fair, Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, and many other state geologists, particulary from surrounding southern states. Also includes requests from Georgia citizens for information, analysis, and bulletins, showing the responsibilities of their jobs as state geologists.

Biographical / historical:

William Smith Yeates and Samuel Washington McCallie served as the Georgia state geologists from 1893-1908 and 1908-1933, respectively.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Forests and forestry -- Southern States.
Forests and forestry -- Georgia.
Marble industry and trade -- Georgia.
Railroads.
Geology -- Georgia.
Geology.
Geologists -- Georgia.
Geological surveys -- Georgia.
Forests and forestry
Kaolin mines and mining.
Gold mines and mining -- United States -- History.
Roads -- Georgia -- Design and construction.
Mines and mineral resources -- Georgia.
Drainage.
Roads -- Maintenance and repair.

Names:

Smithsonian Institution
United States. Congress
United States. Dept. of Agriculture
United States. Dept. of Interior
State Normal School (Athens, Ga.)
Georgia School for the Deaf
Yeates, William Smith, 1856-1908

Preferred citation:

William S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers, ms4096, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.