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William S. Yeates and Samuel W. McCallie papers

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

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.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Drainage.
Forestry.
Forests and forestry -- Southern States.
Geological surveys -- Georgia.
Geologists -- Georgia.
Geology -- Georgia.
Geology.
Georgia Good Roads Association.
Georgia School for the Deaf
Georgia forestry.
Gold mines and mining -- United States -- History.
Kaolin mines and mining.
Marble industry and trade -- Georgia.
Mines and mineral resources -- Georgia.
Railroads.
Roads -- Georgia -- Design and construction.
Roads -- Maintenance and repair.
Smithsonian Institution
State Normal School (Athens, Ga.)
United States. Congress
United States. Dept. of Agriculture
United States. Dept. of Interior
Yeates, William Smith, 1856-1908

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11Correspondence - W. S. Yeates, general, 1893-1915
 
12Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1901-1930
 
13Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1903-1925
 
14Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1903-1928
 
15Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1908-1930
 
16Correspondence - S. W. McCallie, general, 1908-1930
 
17Correspondence - employees, 1904-1930
 
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28Correspondence of Richard W. Smith, 1922-1926
 
29Correspondence of Richard W. Smith, 1922-1926
 
210Correspondence - United States Congress, 1900-1903, 1911-1930
 
211Correspondence - United States Geological Survey, 1902-1929
 
212Correspondence - United States Geological Survey, 1903-1930
 
213Correspondence - state geological surveys, 1908-1930
 
214Correspondence - Association of American State Geologists, 1908, 1913-1914, 1930
 
215Correspondence - American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1913, 1923-1926
 
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316Correspondence - Department of Agriculture, 1900-1928
 
317Correspondence - Smithsonian Institute, 1910-1930
 
318Correspondence - American Museum of Natural History, 1901-1925
 
319Correspondence - World's Fair, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1903
 
320Correspondence - Southern Commercial Congress, 1908-1916
 
321Correspondence - roads and highways, 1903-1930
 
322Correspondence - Good Roads Associations, 1908-1919
 
323Correspondence - drainage, 1910-1920, 1924
 
324Correspondence - drainage, 1915-1919
 
325Correspondence - Georgia and national drainage congresses, 1911-1920
 
326Correspondence - mines and mining , 1899-1930
 
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427Correspondence - mines and mining, 1901-1930
 
428Correspondence - American Mining Congress, 1902, 1915-1930
 
429Correspondence - American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, 1900-1929
 
430Correspondence - railroads and railways, 1900-1930
 
431Correspondence - railroads and railways, 1903-1929
 
432Correspondence - universities and colleges, 1903-1930
 
433Correspondence - universities and colleges, 1903-1930
 
434Correspondence - universities and colleges, 1903-1930
 
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535Correspondence - State Normal School, Athens, Georgia, 1903, 1912-1913
 
536Correspondence - Georgia School for the Deaf, 1900, 1903, 1913-1915
 
537Correspondence - forestry , 1908, 1915-1929
 
538Correspondence - marble, 1903-1928
 
539Correspondence - expositions, conventions, and congresses, 1899-1927
 
540Correspondence - photographs and illustrations, 1900-1930
 
541Correspondence and advertisements for technology/equipment, 1899-1928, 1945-1952
 
542Correspondence - publishers, 1900-1927
 
543Invitations to events and meetings, 1899-1930
 
544Invitations to visit and lecture, 1900-1930
 
545Invitations to join committees and associations , 1909-1930
 
546Requests for analysis, 1898-1902, 1913-1920
 
547Requests for analysis, 1908-1928
 
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648Requests for analysis, 1908-1930
 
649Requests for analysis, 1909-1925
 
650Requests for analysis, 1910-1924
 
651Requests for analysis, 1912-1923
 
652Requests for analysis, 1917-1930
 
653Requests for analysis, 1903-1930
 
654Requests for analysis, 1903-1930
 
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755Requests for analysis, 1903-1930
 
756Requests for analysis, 1903-1930
 
757Requests for information, 1899-1902, 1912-1923
 
758Requests for information, 1903-1925
 
759Requests for information, 1903-1927
 
760Requests for information, 1903-1930
 
761Requests for information, 1903-1930
 
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862Requests for information, 1903-1930
 
863Requests for information, 1903-1930
 
864Requests for maps, 1900-1930
 
865Requests for bulletins and reports, 1899-1920
 
866Requests for bulletins and reports, 1898-1930
 
867Requests for bulletins and reports, 1900-1923
 
868Requests for bulletins and reports, 1903-1919, 1928-1930
 
869Requests for bulletins and reports, 1903-1929
 
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970Requests for bulletins and reports, 1903-1930
 
971Requests for bulletins and reports, 1903-1930
 
972Requests for bulletins and reports, 1908-1913, 1923, 1925
 
973Requests for bulletins and reports, 1908-1919, 1929
 
974Requests for bulletins and reports, 1908-1930
 
975Requests for bulletins and reports, 1908-1930
 
976Requests for bulletins and reports, 1909-1925
 
977Advertisements , 1910-1927
 
978Newspaper clippings, 1908-Undated