Papers, 1926-1956.

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Papers, 1926-1956.

Collection is chiefly materials from Stearn's early work on geomagnetic exploration methods. There is also a file related to his work on the Chicago exposition and a typed transcript, with photographs, of a 1926 diary of an expedition into northern British Columbia.

1.8 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

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Century of Progress International Exhibition (1933-34 : Chicago, Ill.)

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The Century of Progress Exposition, the World's Fair, was held in Chicago, 1933-1934. From the description of Records, 1933-1934 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007613 A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934. The fair celebrated the scientific and technological advances made in the century since the founding of Chicago in 1833. The main features of the fair included exhibits depicting th...

Stearn, Noel Hudson.

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Noel Hudson Stearn (b. 1897), a geologist, began consulting work in 1924, specializing in geomagnetic exploration methods. He was co-inventor with W.O. Hotchkiss of the Hotchkiss Superdip Magnetometer. Stearn was a member of the Sub-Committee on General Geology of the Science Advisory Committee for the 1933 Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition. From the description of Papers, 1926-1956. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 29041423 ...