Texas Academy of Science, Records 1892-1943

Nagle, James C., 1865-1927

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Taylor, T. U. (Thomas Ulvan), 1858-1941

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Dumble, E. T. (Edwin Theodore), 1852-1927

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Dr. E. T. Dumble (1852-1927) served as state geologist of Texas from 1888 to 1896, supervising one of the early mineralogical surveys of the region. From 1897 until his retirement in 1925, he also acted as organizer and manager of the Southern Pacific Oil Companies. He is, thus, reputed to be one of the furst individuals to establish a geologic department within a petroleum firm. From the guide to the Dr. E. T. Dumble Collection MSS 141., 1924-1968, (Houston Metropolitan Research Cen...

Benedict, Harry Yandell, 1869-1937

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Harry Yandell Benedict (1869-1937) was a mathematician, astronomer and educator. He served as the tenth president of the University of Texas from 1927 until his death. Benedict belonged to many academic societies and authored several books. He was instrumental in the building of the McDonald Observatory. Benedict Hall on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, is named for him. From the description of Benedict, Harry Yandell, papers, 1855-1940. (University of Texas Libraries...

Texas Academy of Science

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Organized in 1892, the Texas Academy of Science at the University of Texas at Austin was originally comprised of fourteen founding scientists who were dedicated to researching and solving problems presented to them by the state. The objects of the academy were "to advance the exact and natural sciences both by research and discussion." Through its twenty-year existence two donors supported the Academy, George W. Brackenridge and Mrs. George Bruce Halsted. The Academy disbanded in 19...

Texas Academy of Science

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Organized in 1892, the Texas Academy of Science at the University of Texas at Austin was originally comprised of fourteen founding scientists who were dedicated to researching and solving problems presented to them by the state. The objects of the academy were "to advance the exact and natural sciences both by research and discussion." Through its twenty-year existence two donors supported the Academy, George W. Brackenridge and Mrs. George Bruce Halsted. The Academy disbanded in 19...

Simonds, Frederic W. (Frederic William), 1853-1941

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