Cleland, Herdman Fitzgerald, 1869-1935

Herdman F. Cleland (1869-1935) was born in Milan, Ill., and graduated from Oberlin College in 1894. He taught natural science at Gates College before receiving a Ph. D. from Yale University in 1900. After serving as an Assistant in geology at Cornell University (1900-1901), Cleland accepted a position as Instructor in geology and botany at Williams College. He became professor of geology and mineralogy in 1907. Cleland died upon the Steamship Mohawk January 24, 1935 while leading an expedition to Cuba and the Yucatan.

From the description of Papers, 1905-1935. (Williams College). WorldCat record id: 38946664

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