Mines and mineral resources -- Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.)

Abstract The documents, maps, photographs, and other irreplaceable items contained in the Black Hills National Forest Historical Collection date back to the inception of the Black Hills National Forest in the late 1890s and before. The collection documents the history of the forest, chronicling policies and procedures, conditions, facilities, uses, events, and programs. Additionally, there is information on the surrounding area, including local communities, national and state parks, national...

Scope and Contents Collection contains Watson Parker's research from 1961-1990s used to write his numerous publications about the history of the Black Hills. Materials included are: original handwritten notes, journal and newspaper articles, maps, and excerpts from books. In addition the collection contains many original photographs taken by Watson Parker primarily dated 1970-1993. Ephemeral materials include brochures on tourist sites and other recreational and historical amenities in the Black Hills. It is...

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Contains reproduced and original maps related to the Black Hills in general, as well as railroads and mining activities in the region.