Willard Rouse Jillson Geology of the Mintonville Dome manuscript
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Willard Rouse Jillson Geology of the Mintonville Dome manuscript
- Date
- 1962 (inclusive)
- Creator
- Jillson, Willard Rouse, 1890-1975
- Extent
- 0.23 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Geological maps.
- Proofs (Printing)
- Geology -- Kentucky.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged by format.
- Preferred Citation
- 62m78 : [identification of item], Willard Rouse Jillson Geology of the Mintonville Dome manuscript, 1962, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Kentucky geologist and historian, Willard Rouse Jillson (1890-1975) authored over 300 geological texts and numerous works pertaining to Kentucky history. Jillson served as the State Geologist of Kentucky from 1919-1932 as well as the director of the Sixth Kentucky Geological Survey from 1920-1921. Additionally, he taught geology at the University of Kentucky in 1918 and at Transylvania University in 1947. He died in 1975.
- Scope and Content
- The Willard Rouse Jillson Geology of the Mintonville Dome manuscript (dated 1962; 0.23 cubic feet; 1 box) contains the proofs and rough draft typescript of this book. The proofs and typescript are annotated by the author. The book was printed by the Roberts Printing Company in Frankfort Kentucky, 1962. This book discusses the location of the Dome, the field work done while at the Dome, and other geological surveying done of the Dome.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
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