I. Banta papers
Scope and Contents note
The I. Banta Papers contain a ledger from the 1902 journey and a transcription of a book that served as both a diary and ledger for the journey. Also included is a letter from Harold Banta, the son of I. Banta, that explains the context of his father's journey to Alaska from reminiscences of his father's stories of the trip.
Dates
- 1902
Creator
- Banta, I. (Person)
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Conditions Governing Use note
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Biographical/Historical note
I. Banta worked for an English company that explored for mineral deposits in Alaska from June 10 through June 25, 1902.
Extent
0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
I. Banta worked for an English company that explored for mineral deposits in Alaska from June 10 through June 25, 1902. The I. Banta Papers contain a ledger for the 1902 journey and a transcription of a book that served as both a diary and ledger for the journey. Also included is a letter from Harold Banta, the son of I. Banta, that explains the context of his father's journey to Alaska from reminiscences of his father's stories of the trip.
Processing Information
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- Alaska Subject Source: Local sources
- Banta, Harold
- Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Mineral industries -- England Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mines and Mineral Resources Subject Source: Archiveswest
- Mines and mineral resources -- Alaska Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Prospecting -- Alaska Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the I. Banta papers
- Status
- Complete Description
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Vida Germano
- Date
- ©2004
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
