Stanley, Evan R. (Evan Richard), 1985-1925.

Dates:
Birth 1985
Death 1925

Biographical notes:

First Government Geologist for Papua, from 1911 - 1924. He conducted geological investigations that resulted in more than 50 papers and reports and the first comprehensive accounts (in 1923 and 1924) of the geology and resources of both the New Guinea and Papua Territories. He died unexpectedly in 1924. Evan Stanley is the grandfather of Professor Fiona Stanley.

From the description of Papers of Evan Richard Stanley [manuscript]. 1902-1987. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223476300

Papuan Government Geologist, 1911-25, responsible for surveying much of Papua.

From the description of Papers of Evan Richard Stanley [manuscript]. 1908-1925. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225848662

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Subjects:

  • Geological surveys
  • Geological surveys
  • Geologists
  • Geologists

Occupations:

  • Geologists

Places:

  • Misima Island (Papua New Guinea) (as recorded)
  • Australia (as recorded)
  • Papua New Guinea (as recorded)
  • Woodlark Island (Papua New Guinea) (as recorded)
  • Ferguson Island (Papua New Guinea) (as recorded)
  • Papua New Guinea (as recorded)