Alden, William C. (William Clinton), 1871-
Variant namesWilliam C. Alden (b. 1871) was a geologist for the United States Geological Survey during the first half of the twentieth century. Alden was an expert on glacial geology and conducted extensive research on glacial geology in the Midwest (including Wisconsin and Iowa) and the West (including Montana and Wyoming). He was a noted authority on the glacial geology of Glacier National Park in Montana. Alden was also an active member of the Geological Society of America and was the author of several books concerning glacial geology, including "Geology of Glacier National Park" (1942).
From the description of William C. Alden papers, 1884-1953. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 189754579
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| creatorOf | Alden, William C. (William Clinton), b. 1871. William C. Alden papers, 1884-1953. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Hobbs, William Herbert, 1864-1952. William Herbert Hobbs papers, 1905-1950. | Bentley Historical Library | |
| creatorOf | Hobbs, William Herbert, 1864-1952. William Herbert Hobbs papers, 1884-1950 (bulk 1919-1941) | Bentley Historical Library | |
| creatorOf | Cobden, Richard, 1804-1865. Autograph ticket of admission signed, House of Commons, for Mr. Wm. M. Alden to the Stranger's Gallery : [London], 1852 May 12. | Pierpont Morgan Library. | |
| creatorOf | Hartmann, Emil. Briefs, Sioux half breed scrip locations, 1889-1894 . | Minnesota Historical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | William Herbert Hobbs Papers, 1905-1950, 1919-1941 | Bentley Historical Library |
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| associatedWith | Cobden, Richard, 1804-1865. | person |
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| associatedWith | Hobbs, William Herbert, 1864-1952. | person |
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