John McNeil Winter Quarters explosion statement
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between W. G. Sharp and John McNeil. John McNeil gives a summary of the Winter Quarters Explosion of 1900 in which 199 workers died. He discusses the actions being taken to repair the mines, assist with the funerals for the workers, and prevent future accidents. He says the event could not have been foreseen and was nobody’s fault. 9 photocopied pages with a map. There is also some information in “Notes and Recommendations on the Explosion.” 5 pages photocopied.
Dates
- 1900
Creator
- McNeil, John, 1853-1940 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from John McNeil Winter Quarters explosion statement must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
John McNeil was born March 2, 1853 in Coatdyke, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He emigrated to America in 1876 with his family and attended school, graduating as a mining engineer. He became the first state inspector of coal mines in Colorado and later set up his own business, becoming a consulting engineer in Denver, Colorado.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Correspondence between W. G. Sharp and John McNeil about the Winter Quarters Explosion on 1900.
Custodial History
Donated in 1995.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; 1995.
Appraisal
LDS cultural, social, and religious history (19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts).
Processing Information
Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 2 August 2007.
- Title
- Register of John McNeil Winter Quarters explosion statement
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- H. Christine Swindler, Karen Glenn, student processors; John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States