Collection of Arkansas Geological Survey Historic Rare Books
Dates
Start Date
1858
End Date
2015
Summary
The Arkansas Geological Survey (AGS) has developed a project plan that includes the scanning of rare books of various ages, some dating back to 1858. The rare book collection includes annual reports for the Arkansas Geological Survey, dating back to its inception in 1857. These one of a kind historical representations provide valuable information about the agency and its history that can not be found anywhere else. These documents are a matter of public record, currently available on a very limited basis due to their fragile nature.
Summary
The Arkansas Geological Survey (AGS) has developed a project plan that includes the scanning of rare books of various ages, some dating back to 1858. The rare book collection includes annual reports for the Arkansas Geological Survey, dating back to its inception in 1857. These one of a kind historical representations provide valuable information about the agency and its history that can not be found anywhere else. These documents are a matter of public record, currently available on a very limited basis due to their fragile nature.