Indiana University Dept. of Geology chair's records, 1947-1970, bulk 1962-1968.

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Indiana University Dept. of Geology chair's records, 1947-1970, bulk 1962-1968.

The records in this collection date from John B. Patton's tenure as chair, and consists of general subject files and records related to departmental projects funded by the National Science Foundation. Prominent in the collection are files on the Research Participation Program for College Teachers.

2 cubic feet (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7282524

Indiana University

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Indiana University. Dept. of Geology.

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The Indiana University Department of Botany and Geology was established within the College of Arts and Sciences in 1885. The department has had several name changes throughout the years, including the Dept. of Geology, but today it is known as the Department of Geological Sciences. From the description of Indiana University Dept. of Geology chair's records, 1947-1970, bulk 1962-1968. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 300481860 Geology first appeared as a...

National Science Foundation (U.S.)

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Patton, John B. (John Barratt), 1915-

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John B. Patton was a member of the faculty of the Geology Department at Indiana University from 1947-1986. In 1959 he became State Geologist, director of the Indiana Geological Survey, and chairman of the IU geology department. He served as department chair for 12 years and as State Geologist and director of the Geological Survey until his retirement in 1986. From the description of John B. Patton papers, 1945-1988. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 298951255 ...