Papers of Francis Birch, 1897-1992

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Papers of Francis Birch, 1897-1992

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Francis Birch was a pioneer in the study of geophysics, a participant in the Manhattan project, and an advisor on public policy matters involving geophysics, especially the disposal of nuclear waste. His papers document the breadth of his work in research, consulting, teaching, and his relationships with colleagues and scientific societies.

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Birch, Francis, 1903-....

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Francis Birch (1903-1992) taught geophysics at Harvard from 1937 to 1974 and served as Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology from 1949 to 1974. From the description of Papers of Francis Birch, 1897-1992 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77061062 Albert Francis Birch, the Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology, was a pioneer in the study of geophysics in the United States and a founder of its study at Harvard. He was born on August 22,...