Jones, W. R., Stillwater, Silver Star, Phony and Johnny Gulch, 1942

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Abstract

The notebook documents an inspection trip relating to the study of chromite at Silver Star, Johnny Gulch, and Pony Chrome, recorded by William R. Jones during August 10 - 15, 1942. Notes contain information about geology of the area. The volume begins with an index listing page number and subject matter. Subject covers location and type information recorded. Entries cover descriptions of location and general setting, as well as traverse to determine the end of the ultramafic zone west of Boulder River. Location information generally consists of landmarks and intersections of roads in vicinity. General description covers description of terrain and geological composition. Some descriptions include drawings of geological characteristics and hand drawn maps.

Date Range

1942

Start Date

Aug 10, 1942

End Date

Aug 15, 1942

Access Information

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Topic

  • Chromite
  • Geology
  • Mineralogy

Place

  • Montana
  • United States

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches

Accession #

SIA Acc. 16-255

Collection name

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.), Department of Mineral Sciences, Curatorial Records, 1940-2016

Physical Description

1 folder

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 folder 4