Sir K. C. Dunham papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0370
Scope and Contents
The papers concern Dunham's 1935 publication, The Geology of the Organ Mountains. Faculty of the New Mexico School of Mines (now the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology) assisted Dunham in the editing and publication of his text. Their input is documented through letters to the author. Durham collected maps on the topography and geology of Doña Ana County, and also created his own hand-drawn maps of the region, which are included among the final series of Maps.
Dates
- 1933 - 1935
Biographical / Historical
English geologist Sir K. C. Dunham wrote extensively on the geology of Great Britain. His interest in the geology of New Mexico was the result of a Commonwealth Fund Fellowship, which brought him to Harvard University and placed him in contact with US geologists. Dunham spent two seasons in the field, between 1933-1935, mapping the topography and the geology of Doña Ana County and the Organ Mountain range. He collaborated with geology faculty of the New Mexico School of Mines to produce his monograph, The Geology of the Organ Mountains, which was published by the school.
Extent
0.50 Linear Feet (1 Box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
English geologist and author of numerous texts on the geology of Great Britain. Dunham published one work on the geology of Doña Ana County, a 1935 volume entitled The Geology of the Organ Mountains with an Account of the Geology and Mineral Resources of Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The papers include this manuscript, related maps, and correspondence with faculty of the New Mexico School of Mines regarding the publication.
Processing Information
Marah deMeule and Christine Moreland-Bruhnke, December 2000
- Title
- Guide to the Sir K. C. Dunham Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Marah deMeule and Christine Moreland-Bruhnke.
- Date
- December 2000.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
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- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository