Iddings, Joseph Paxson, 1857-1920
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Joseph Paxson Iddings (1857-1920) was a petrologist who specialized in igneous rocks. He worked for the United States Geological Survey (1880-1892), was associate professor of petrology at the University of Chicago (1892-1908), and was a scientific traveler and writer (1908-1920). Iddings spent seven field seasons, 1883-1890, exploring and mapping the geology of Yellowstone National Park.
From the description of Papers, 1864-1933. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28156403
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Subjects:
- Geologists
- Geology
- Geology
- Igneous rocks
- Manuscripts, American
- Mines and mineral resources
- Petrology
- Rocks
Occupations:
- Geologists
- Geologists
- Photographers
- Scientist
Places:
- Grand Canyon (Ariz.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Nevada--Eureka County (as recorded)
- Yellowstone National Park (as recorded)
- Eureka Mining District (Nev.) (as recorded)
- New Jersey (as recorded)
- Yellowstone National Park (as recorded)
