Sainsbury, C. L. (Cleo Ladell), 1921-

C. L. "Pete" Sainsbury (192-193) conducted geological survey and mapping throughout Alaska in the course of a twenty-year career with the U.S. Geological Survey (1953-1972). In 1972 he founded AirSamplex Radiometrics, a firm specializing in geological mapping and sampling from light aircraft.

From the description of C. L. Sainsbury Papers, 1950s-1970s. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 309465371

Sainsbury (1921-1993) received an M.A. in geology from the University of Colorado in 1952 and worked as a geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey's Juneau, Alaska office from 1953-1956 and 1958-1972. In 1972 he formed his own company, AirSamplex Radiometrics, to conduct contract exploration, radiometric surveying and geologic mapping using the aerial geological mapping and soil sampling techniques that he developed for fixed wing aircraft or helicopters. Sainsury discovered nine major ore bodies in Alaska, including gold, silver, tin and beryllium.

From the description of Papers, 1948-1993. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 33863831

From the guide to the C. L. Sainsbury papers, 1948-1993, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)