William S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: William S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers
Creator: McCallie, S. W. (Samuel Washington), 1856-1933
Inclusive Dates: 1893-1952
Language(s): English
Extent: 4.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes)
Collection Number: ms4096
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

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

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.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Correspondence - W. S. Yeates, general, 1893-1915

 

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Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1901-1930

 

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Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1903-1925

 

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Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1903-1928

 

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Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1908-1930

 

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Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1908-1930

 

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Correspondence - employees, 1904-1930

 

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Correspondence of Richard W. Smith, 1922-1926

 

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Correspondence of Richard W. Smith, 1922-1926

 

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Correspondence - United States Congress, 1900-1903, 1911-1930

 

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Correspondence - United States Geological Survey, 1902-1929

 

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Correspondence - United States Geological Survey, 1903-1930

 

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Correspondence - state geological surveys, 1908-1930

 

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Correspondence - Association of American State Geologists, 1908, 1913-1914, 1930

 

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Correspondence - American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1913, 1923-1926

 

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Correspondence - Department of Agriculture, 1900-1928

 

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Correspondence - Smithsonian Institute, 1910-1930

 

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Correspondence - American Museum of Natural History, 1901-1925

 

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Correspondence - World's Fair, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1903

 

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Correspondence - Southern Commercial Congress, 1908-1916

 

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Correspondence - roads and highways, 1903-1930

 

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Correspondence - Good Roads Associations, 1908-1919

 

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Correspondence - drainage, 1910-1920, 1924

 

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Correspondence - drainage, 1915-1919

 

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Correspondence - Georgia and national drainage congresses, 1911-1920

 

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Correspondence - mines and mining , 1899-1930

 

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Correspondence - mines and mining, 1901-1930

 

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Correspondence - American Mining Congress, 1902, 1915-1930

 

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Correspondence - American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, 1900-1929

 

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Correspondence - railroads and railways, 1900-1930

 

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Correspondence - railroads and railways, 1903-1929

 

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Correspondence - universities and colleges, 1903-1930

 

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Correspondence - universities and colleges, 1903-1930

 

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Correspondence - universities and colleges, 1903-1930

 

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Correspondence - State Normal School, Athens, Georgia, 1903, 1912-1913

 

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Correspondence - Georgia School for the Deaf, 1900, 1903, 1913-1915

 

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Correspondence - forestry , 1908, 1915-1929

 

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Correspondence - marble, 1903-1928

 

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Correspondence - expositions, conventions, and congresses, 1899-1927

 

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Correspondence - photographs and illustrations, 1900-1930

 

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Correspondence and advertisements for technology/equipment, 1899-1928, 1945-1952

 

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Correspondence - publishers, 1900-1927

 

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Invitations to events and meetings, 1899-1930

 

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Invitations to visit and lecture, 1900-1930

 

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Invitations to join committees and associations , 1909-1930

 

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Requests for analysis, 1898-1902, 1913-1920

 

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Requests for analysis, 1908-1928

 

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Requests for analysis, 1908-1930

 

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Requests for analysis, 1909-1925

 

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Requests for analysis, 1910-1924

 

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Requests for analysis, 1912-1923

 

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Requests for analysis, 1917-1930

 

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Requests for analysis, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for analysis, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for analysis, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for analysis, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for information, 1899-1902, 1912-1923

 

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Requests for information, 1903-1925

 

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Requests for information, 1903-1927

 

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Requests for information, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for information, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for information, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for information, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for maps, 1900-1930

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1899-1920

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1898-1930

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1900-1923

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1903-1919, 1928-1930

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1903-1929

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1903-1930

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1908-1913, 1923, 1925

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1908-1919, 1929

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1908-1930

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1908-1930

 

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Requests for bulletins and reports, 1909-1925

 

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Advertisements , 1910-1927

 

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Newspaper clippings, 1908-Undated