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is Dedicated to the Late Jay Lininger
1940 - 2004
MATRIX: A Journal of the
History of Minerals is 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
Campbell, Chris Korpi, June Zeitner and myself (Thomas Loomis) with
the outstanding help of 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 one collaborative
publication. Below are the articles found in these issues: South
Dakota I - Vol. 10, No.2 Historic
Mineral Feature
The Mineralogy of South Dakota: A Historical Perspective
with a Geologic Overview
by Chris Korpi, 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.
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 the 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. Historic
Mineral Feature
A Collector's Journey in Western South Dakota
By Chris Korpi Chris
describes the adventures he experienced while a student at South
Dakota School of Mines. From sand calcite collecting with
rattlesnakes in the Badlands to seeking beryllo-phosphates, Chris
characterizes collecting in the South Dakota in the 1980's. South
Dakota I - Vol. 10, No.3 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
A History of Black Hills Pegmatites
by Thomas Loomis Describes
some of the more famous Black Hills pegmatites, their history,
geology and mineralogy are discussed. This includes the The Big
Chief, Ingersoll, Hugo, and Tin Mountain mines and the huge
spodumene crystals found at the Etta mine. 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 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. A side bar,
written by Chris Korpi, is included and describes his
personal experience at the Tip Top. 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 June
Culp Zeitner is the "Queen of Mineralogy" as discussed by
Jay in this wonderful article. June, now in her 80's, is currently writing
her eighth book on "Geodes". She is truly a South Dakota
if not National treasure. |
