Guide to the J.B. Newsom Papers
Stanford University Libraries
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
October 2010
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Overview
Call Number: SC0490
Creator:
Newsom, J.B. (John Branner), 1897-
Title: J.B. Newsom papers
Dates: 1920-1955
Physical Description:
1 Linear foot
Summary: Papers include "Chinese mining methods in Malaya," 1920, a
typescript paper, with some penciled corrections, illustrated with photographs and
tables (a later version of this paper was submitted as his thesis for his engineer's
degree); reports and related correspondence regarding the Cow Creek deposit, Inyo
County, CA, 1925, flotation results on Norwegian ore, 1924, and the Ten Eyck mine, near
Somes Bar, CA, 1925; maps by Newsom of various mines near Jamestown, CA, 1925; mining
transit notebook on various California locations, 1941-46; and several reprints of
articles by Newsom. Also included is a booklet prepared by Newsom for the Stanford tour
that was part of the San Francisco meeting of the A.I.M.M.E., 1922. Collection also
includes approximately 270 photographs of a family camping trip from California to
Canada and Idaho, 1924; the Ten Eyck Mine near Somes Bar, California, 1925; geologic
excursion to Death Valley, 1925; tin mining in Malaysia, 1926-27; travel images, 1928;
and other subjects.
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Repository:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Stanford University Libraries
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064
Email: speccollref@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 725-1022
URL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/spc.html
Administrative Information
Information about Access
This collection is open for research.
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Cite As
J.B. Newsom Papers (SC0490). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
John Branner Newsom, son of Stanford professor John F. Newsom, earned his a.b. in
geology at Stanford University in 1922 and his engineer's degree in 1924.
Description of the Collection
Papers include "Chinese mining methods in Malaya," 1920, a typescript paper, with some
penciled corrections, illustrated with photographs and tables (a later version of this
paper was submitted as his thesis for his engineer's degree); reports and related
correspondence regarding the Cow Creek deposit, Inyo County, CA, 1925, flotation results
on Norwegian ore, 1924, and the Ten Eyck mine, near Somes Bar, CA, 1925; maps by Newsom
of various mines near Jamestown, CA, 1925; mining transit notebook on various California
locations, 1941-46; and several reprints of articles by Newsom. Also included is a
booklet prepared by Newsom for the Stanford tour that was part of the San Francisco
meeting of the A.I.M.M.E., 1922. Collection also includes approximately 270 photographs
of a family camping trip from California to Canada and Idaho, 1924; the Ten Eyck Mine
near Somes Bar, California, 1925; geologic excursion to Death Valley, 1925; tin mining
in Malaysia, 1926-27; travel images, 1928; and other subjects.
Access Terms
Newsom, J. Branner, Mrs.
Newsom, J.B. (John Branner), 1897-
Stanford University--Description--Views..
Stanford University--Students.
Mineral industries--California.
Mineral industries--Malaya.
Photoprints
Collection Contents
Box 1, Folder 1
"Chinese Mining Methods in Malaya," Chapters 1-4
Box 1, Folder 2
"Chinese Mining Methods in Malaya," Chapters 5-6
Box 1, Folder 3
"Chinese Mining Methods in Malaya," Chapters 7-9
Box 1, Folder 4
Method of laying out bore holes
Box 1, Folder 5
Cow Creek deposit (Inyo County) – correspondence and report
1925
Box 1, Folder 6
Mining maps – Jamestown, CA, area
1925
Box 1, Folder 7
Mining transit book, various CA areas
1941-1946
Box 1, Folder 8
Pamphlet – Estimate of the Natural Gas Reserves of the State of
California
1942
Box 1, Folder 9
Report – "Flotation Results on Norwegian Ore"
1924
Box 1, Folder 11
San Francisco meeting, A.I.M.M.E. – Stanford University
visit
Sep 28, 1922
Box 1, Folder 12
"The Ten Eyck Mine, a Preliminary Report," with letter
1925
Box 1, Folder 13
USGS map – Furnace Creek (CA)
1920
Box 1, Folder 14
Photographs of Augusta Quarry, Bloomington, Indiana
Box 1, Folder 15
Shaft drilling, typescript report and articles by Newsom,
1936
Box 1, Folder 16
Boring device documentation
1936-1955
