William S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteWilliam Smith Yeates and Samuel Washington McCallie served as the Georgia state geologists from 1893-1908 and 1908-1933, respectively. Scope and ContentCollection 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. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationWilliam S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers, ms4096, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms |
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