Minnesota Geological Survey papers 1912-1978

University of Minnesota. Dept. of Geology and Geophysics

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Emmons, William H. (William Harvey), 1876-

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Minnesota Geological Survey

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After the completion of the Minnesota Geological and Natural History Survey in 1900 with the retirement of Dr. Newton H. Winchell, it was ten years before a survey of Minnesota was again initiated. In 1911, University president George Vincent requested, and received, monetary support from the Minnesota Legislature to revive the survey under the direction of geology professor William H. Emmons. The survey had a permanent home at the University of Minnesota in Pillsbury Hall and was a...

Schwartz, George M. (George Melvin), 1892-

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George Melvin Schwartz was born on September 23, 1892 in Oakfield, Wisconsin. He earned his B.A. in 1915 and M.A. in 1916 from the University of Wisconsin. He was awarded his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1923. In 1919, he joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota as an instructor of geology and mineralogy. Dr. Schwartz was promoted to assistant professor in 1928, associate professor in 1934 and professor in 1944. In 1947, Dr. Schwartz was appointed as director the Minnesota ...

Simms, Paul K.

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Walton, M. (Matt)

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Grout, Frank Fitch

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Winchell, N. H. (Newton Horace), 1839-1914

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Newton Horace Winchell came to Minnesota in 1872 when the Legislature offered him $1,000 to complete the first geological survey of the state. He was the first person to map Minnesota's geology and mineral deposits; he discovered the valuable low-grade iron ore deposits of the Mesabi and Vermilion ranges. He founded the Minnesota Geological Survey, served as its director for 28 years, and was the first head of the University's geology and geophysics department. From the guide to the ...