Papers, 1882-1896.

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Papers, 1882-1896.

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Collection consists mainly of letters Willis wrote to his wife but also includes letters to him and between other family members. They frequently wrote to one another in code; a key to the code is with the collection. His letters pertain to the Geological Survey as well as family, travels, the Appalachians and other prominent geologists such as Raphael Pumpelly. A few sketches are also included.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7376741

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Willis, Bailey

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U.S. Geological Survey geologist. From the description of Papers, 1882-1896. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36050654 Geologist. Bailey Willis, a member of the United States Geological Survey, came to Stanford University in 1915 to succeed John C. Branner as head of the Department of Geology and taught here until his retirement in 1922. From the description of Geological formations : photographs, 1884-1899. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122546634 ...