Frank C. Calkins letters

Collection

Identifier: Mss2376

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The letters of Frank C. Calkins consist primarily of correspondence to Henrietta Mack Eliot, 1973-1974, regarding past trips to the Pacific Northwest while working for the U. S. Geological Survey, as well as letters concerning differences in the accounts given by his father, C. G. Calkins, and by Admiral George Dewey about the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898.

Dates

Creation: 1973-1974

Creator

Calkins, Frank C. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Frank Cathcart Calkins (1878-1974) was a master mapper, pioneer petrologist and famous geologist.

Extent

.23 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Frank Cathcart Calkins (1878-1974) was a mapper, petrologist, and geologist. Collection consists of correspondence, primarily to Henrietta Mack Eliot, 1973-1974, regarding past trips to the Pacific Northwest while working for the U. S. Geological Survey, as well as letters concerning the account of his father, C. G. Calkins, of the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898.