Procter, John Robert, 1844-1903

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Birth 1844-03-16
Death 1903-12-12

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Geologist and reformer.

From the description of Papers of John Robert Procter, 1867-1903. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455699

Biographical Note

1844, Mar. 16 Born, Mason County, Ky. 1863 Enlisted in the Confederate army 1875 Studied geology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 1880 1893 Kentucky state geologist 1893 Member of Jury of Awards, Chicago World's Fair 1893 1903 President, United States Civil Service Commission 1903, Dec. 12 Died, Washington, D.C.

From the guide to the John Robert Procter Papers, 1867-1903, (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Subjects:

  • Civil service
  • Civil service reform

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  • Geologists
  • Public officials
  • Reformers

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