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NOW AVAILABLE, While Supplies last. The MATRIX Journal – South Dakota Issues I & II.
We have only TEN issues of each part, which we recently obtained from the old stock of Jay Lininger.
These are now OUT- of-PRINT. Get these while supplies last.
MATRIX: A Journal of the History of Minerals was a quarterly publication published by MATRIX Publishing. The founders of MATRIX were Lawrence H. Conklin and Jay L. Lininger.
A group of devoted South Dakota mineral collectors, including Tom Loomis, Tom Campbell, the late June Culp Zeitner, and Chris Korpi, with the help of the late Jay Lininger contributed several articles dedicated to the mineral history of South Dakota. Their efforts have been published in the MATRIX issues Volume 10, numbers 2 & 3 (Summer and Fall, 2002). These issues are perhaps the single most comprehensive publications found to date in two collaborative publications.
South Dakota I - Vol. 10, No.2 $40 email to order: dakotamatrix@gmail.com
Historic Mineral Feature
The Mineralogy of South Dakota: A Historical Perspective
with a Geologic Overview
by Thomas Loomis and Jay Lininger
A wonderful and comprehensive journey to the "discovery" of the South Dakota's Black Hills, their gold fields and vast mineral treasures with a Geologic Overview. Also with contributions by Chris Korpi.
Historic Mineral Feature
Harney Peak, South Dakota, the "Tin Centre of America"
by Thomas Loomis
A historical account of the discovery of Tin in the Black Hills and how a New York businessman contrived and swindled millions from the English during the 1890's. A brief description of the geology and mineralogy of the Etta mine is included.
Historic Mineral Feature
The Unique Mineralogy of South Dakota's Jewel Cave
by Jay Lininger
As one of South Dakota's treasures, Jewel Cave is one of the largest caves in the United States. The history of its discovery and its unique mineralogy is described.
South Dakota II - Vol. 10, No.3 $40 email to order: dakotamatrix@gmail.com
Historic Mineral Feature
The Holy Terror, the Uncle Sam and the Golden Reward: in the Shadows of Homestake
by Thomas Loomis
The Homestake mine located in Lead was once America's largest producing gold mines. During the early years of the late 1890's and early 1900's the Homestake stole the thunder from many smaller gold mines in the Black Hills. This article spot lights three of the more prominent mines.
Historic Mineral Feature
An Early History of the Homestake Mine, Lead, South Dakota
by Jay Lininger
The Homestake's early history is fascinating starting with the discovery in 1876 by Fred and Moses Manual and the transfer of ownership to George Hearst. This article describes these early years, which are often overlooked in literature.
Historic Mineral Feature
The Tip Top Pegmatite: A Historical Review and Mineralogical Update
by Thomas Loomis and Thomas Campbell
The Tip Top mine is one of the world's greatest phosphate localities with 64 (plus) phosphate minerals identified to date eleven of which are type locality minerals. This articles describes the history and behind the scenes accounting of how and who discovered these minerals and provides an update to ongoing investigations.
Historic Mineral Feature
Willard Lincoln Roberts - the Man in the Bow Tie
by June Culp Zeitner and Thomas J. Campbell
A delightful biography about the man many consider one of the best mineralogist of our time - "Bill" Roberts. June and Tom talk about Bill's many achievements as a collector and scientist as well as a family man, mentor of many, curator, professor and friend to all.
Historic Mineral Feature
A South Dakota Mineral Treasure: June Culp Zeitner
by Jay Lininger
The late June Culp Zeitner is the "Queen of Mineralogy" as discussed by Jay in this wonderful article. The Carnegie award winner is now deceased but her legend lives on. She was truly a South Dakota if not National treasure.
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