Jenkins, Olaf Pitt, 1889-
Variant namesGeologist. Jenkins, the son of Stanford professor Oliver P. Jenkins, received his A.B., 1913, M.A., 1915, and Ph.D., 1930, from Stanford University. In 1929 he joined the California Division of Mines and Mining, serving as State Mineralogist and Chief of the Division from 1947 to his retirement in 1958.
From the description of Olaf Pitt Jenkins papers, 1929-1973 (bulk 1946-1958). (Stanford University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122445897
Biographical Note
Olaf P. Jenkins, son of Stanford University professor Oliver P. Jenkins, earned his A.B., 1913, M.A., 1915, and PhD., 1930, from Stanford University. He worked for state geological surveys in Tennessee, Washington, and Arizona and held positions with several private companies. In 1929 he joined the California State Division of Mines and Mining, serving as State Mineralogist and Chief of the Division from 1947 to his retirement in 1958.
From the guide to the Olaf Pitt Jenkins Papers, 1929-1973 (bulk 1946-1958), (Stanford University. Libraries. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives.)
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| referencedIn | Weymouth, Alice Jenkins, 1883-1933. Alice Jenkins Weymouth photograph album, 1892-1902. | Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives | |
| creatorOf | Stanford Geological Survey. Greystone area geology and topography / by [Olaf] Jenkins, [Logan] Burrell [and A.E.] Remington ; L.S.J.U. Geological Survey. | Stanford University, Branner Earth Sciences Library, Systems Office | |
| creatorOf | Jenkins, Olaf Pitt, 1889-. Olaf Pitt Jenkins papers, 1929-1973 (bulk 1946-1958). | Stanford university libraries | |
| creatorOf | Olaf Pitt Jenkins Papers, 1929-1973 (bulk 1946-1958) | Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Monterey Public Library. California History Room. Biography clippings : "J" [surname] folder 1815-1994 | Monterey Public Library |
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| associatedWith | California. Division of Mines and Mining. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Monterey Public Library. California History Room. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Stanford Geological Survey. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Stanford University | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Weymouth, Alice Jenkins, 1883-1933. | person |
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Person
Birth 1889
