Andrew C. Lawson papers 1880-1954, bulk 1890-1951

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Andrew C. Lawson papers 1880-1954, bulk 1890-1951

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The Andrew C. Lawson papers, 1880-1954, consist of personal and professional papers related to Lawson's career in geology and as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley during the first half of the twentieth century. Of particular note are Lawson's records documenting his work as chairman of the California Earthquake Investigation Commission. Included in the collection are project files, field notebooks, correspondence, writings, maps, and subject files, as well as, some biographical material and property files.

Number of containers: 26 boxes, 7 cartons, 6 oversize folders, 2 oversize volumes; Linear feet: 19.85

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Bancroft Library

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