Excerpt from Directory of Illinois Mineral Operators: To Accompany Mineral Industries Map, September 1, 1920 This directory, supplementing the Mineral Industries Map, contains two complete lists of mineral producers, one arranged alphabetically under the class of commodity produced, and another arranged numerically under counties. The alphabetical list comprises the main office address of the companies; the address of plants, pits, mines, quarries, etc.; the means of transportation; and the county and reference numbers corresponding to numbered locations given on the map. The geographical list serves as a cross index when the location, but not the name, is known. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Mineral Production in Illinois in 1959 Viewed in the light of the affairs of men, a century seems an impressive period of time, but in the perspective of history the mineral industries of Illinois were just awakening one hundred years ago. In 1860 Illinois was a relatively young state, having gained statehood only 42 years previously, in the year 1818. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Describes history of Illinois mining industry, with special attention to production during World War II.

Excerpt from Illinois Mineral Industry in 1931: A Preliminary Statistical Summary and Economic Review Economic studies of the competitive conditions in the natural market area Of Illinois minerals and the position Of the State's mineral industries in that area will now be studied by the new Economics Section Of the Illi nois Geological Survey and reports will be issued from time to time. Con sumption and movements Of minerals will be emphasized. It will be helpful in the preparation Of future issues if users Of this report will Offer their criticisms and suggestions for improvement. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.