Mining permit maps and photographs of the Virginia Dept. of Mines, Minerals and Energy,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Virginia. Dept. of Mines, Minerals and Energy. [Cite date and Accession number used], State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Creator:
Virginia. Dept. of Mines, Minerals and Energy.
Preferred citation:

Virginia. Dept. of Mines, Minerals and Energy. [Cite date and Accession number used], State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

These records consist of the maps and photographs made of prospective mining sites. In accordance with state and federal laws, a permit must be issued before mining can occur. This series documents that a mining operator has applied for a permit. Also includes maps and photographs for released permits, released bond forfeiture permits and closed unpermitted sites.

Biographical / historical:

The Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy was created by an Act of the General Assembly in 1984, consolidating parts of the Dept. of Labor and Industry with parts of the Dept. of Conservation and Economic Development. Please refer to the agency history for the Dept. of Mines, Minerals and Energy for more information.

Acquisition information:
Accession 34808 was transferred by Dept. of Mines, Minerals and Energy, 9th St. Office Building, Richmond, VA 23219, 01/24/95
Arrangement:

Arranged by mining company name or permit number.

Physical description:
88 cu. ft. (88 boxes)