Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Harold W. Burke papers
- Dates:
- circa 1945-1985
- Creators:
- Burke, Harold W.
- Abstract:
- The papers of Harold Burke, engineering geologist, with a particular interest in structural geology and limestone problems, contain correspondence, reports, subject files, unpublished research, computer data files, bibliography, photographs, and maps.
- Extent:
- 42 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Harold W. Burke Papers, M0692, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, reports, subject files, unpublished research, computer data files, bibliography, photographs, and maps.
- Biographical / historical:
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Harold W. Burke was an engineering geologist, with particular interest in structural geology, limestone problems, and small hydroelectrics. He did field work around the world in evaluation of foundation problems, particularly for dams and tunnels. He taught soil mechanics for two years, and in addition wrote fiction and poetry.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Jean T. Burke, 1994 and 1995. Accessions 1994-075 and 1995-268.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged to the container level.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Geology.
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-05-02 13:44:03 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research; please submit requests for material at least 36 hours in advance of use.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Harold W. Burke Papers, M0692, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022