Jack Johnson Collection, 1876-1989
Content Description
This collection consists of various books, notebooks, and maps from the personal library of Jack Wesley Johnson (1921-2000). The material in the collection is dated 1876-1989. The books cover state and federal survey laws and practices, mining and mining claims, indexes of maps and mineralogy; Department of the Interior, War Department, and other federal government technical manuals; manuscripts from Platt & Kleff mining company based from Leadville, Colorado at the time; among other publications used during his collegial and professional career. Two hand-drawn maps are included and are available for viewing.
Dates
- Creation: 1876 - 1989
Creator
- Johnson, Jack Wesley (1921-2000) (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is located in the EVLD local history department archives and is restricted to library use only. To arrange access or request more information, please consult with our Local History Librarian via email (history@evld.org) or by phone (970-328-8800).
Rights Statement
Unless otherwise indicated, all copyrights for the described materials are held by the Eagle Valley Library District. It is the researcher's responsibility to secure permissions from the copyright holders for materials to which this institution does not own the copyright.
Historical Note
Jack Wesley Johnson (1921-2000) served as Eagle County Surveyor from 1967-1983 and was a resident of Minturn, Colorado.
Extent
2.17 Linear Feet (Five standard manuscript boxes and one oversized folder.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A collection of books, notebooks, and maps from the personal library of Jack Wesley Johnson (1921-2000). Material is dated 1876-1989.
Provenance Statement
The "Jack Johnson Collection, 1876-1989" was donated to the Eagle Valley Library District, Local History and Genealogy Department by Phyllis Johnson in 2010. Additional material was donated by Phyllis Johnson in 2016 and added to the collection.
Condition Description
Condition not assessed.
Source
- Johnson, Phyllis (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Jack Johnson Collection, 1876-1989
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Zachary Catt, 2024-05-30. Processed and arranged by Jacilyn Spuhler, Lacy Dunlavy, and Matthew Mickelson.
- Date
- 2024-05-30
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- Original finding aid was a word document by Lacy Dunlavy, ca. 2016. First revision was by Matthew Mickelson, ca. 2019.
Repository Details
Part of the Eagle Valley Library District Local History Archive Repository