Safford, James M. (James Merrill), 1822-1907
Variant namesJames Merrill Safford taught chemistry, biology and geology, and was famous for his geological investigations of Tennessee. During his 52-year career, he was employed by Cumberland University, the University of Nashville, and Vanderbilt University. He also served as the State Geologist for Tennessee. His classic book and map, The geology of Tennessee, was published in 1869.
From the description of James Merrill Safford Collection, 1889-1985. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 53980550
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| referencedIn | Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873. Correspondence and other papers, 1821-1877 | Houghton Library | |
| referencedIn | Lesley, J. Peter, 1819-1903. Papers, 1826-1898 | American Philosophical Society | |
| creatorOf | Safford, James M. (James Merrill), 1822-1907. James Merrill Safford Collection, 1889-1985. | Vanderbilt University Library, Jean and Alexander Heard Library | |
| referencedIn | Alexander Winchell Papers, 1833-1891 | Bentley Historical Library |
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| correspondedWith | Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873 | person |
| associatedWith | Lesley, Allen | person |
| associatedWith | Lesley, J. P., (J. Peter), 1819-1903 | person |
| associatedWith | Vanderbilt University | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891 | person |
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Birth 1822
Death 1907
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