Anthracite coal
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
John Louis Gallus Weysser ’31 Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0103
Abstract
This collection contains materials from John Louis Gallus Weysser’s life, including documentation of his fraternity involvement, diplomas, awards earned in World War II, professional honors, photographs, and a flyer for his memorial service.
Dates:
1928 - 2002
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Lehigh Valley Anthracite Coal Industry Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0375
Abstract
A small collection of vintage publications, promotional material and ephemera related to anthracite coal usage in Lehigh Valley.
Dates:
1934 - 1974
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Lehigh Valley Railroad Land Documents
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0275
Scope and Contents
The collection contains approximately 384 documents (deeds, titles, indentures, correspondence and leases) for anthracite coal lands, 40 envelopes, 20 maps, two pamphlets, one photogravure, and one large colored "painting." In general, the items are dusty, stained, crumpled, and some are very fragile.The earliest date mentioned in the documents is 1773 (Tomlinson survey of land) referred to in a later dated deed to the most recent items from the Peca Coal Company dated 1962. The...
Dates:
1773-1962
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Mine Inspection Trip Reports
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0036
Abstract
Three typescript reports of Lehigh University Mining Engineering Department’s mine inspection trips made 1922, 1924, 1926. Two of the reports are travelogue itineraries as well as noting mines and mills observed, the third is a more technical discussion of the mines visited. Reports are by Robert G. Pfahler EM‘23, George A. Howland EM’27, Robert A. Harrier EM’27, John P. Cox EM’27, and Paul W. Sinwell EM’27 all studying for the Engineer of Mining degrees. According to the notes in the...
Dates:
Event: 1922 - 1926
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections