James B. Macelwane manuscript collection, circa 1885-1962.

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James B. Macelwane manuscript collection, circa 1885-1962.

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The James B. Macelwane Manuscript Collection provides an interesting picture of both the personal and professional life of the Reverend James Bernard Macelwane, S. J. From the days of his youth in northern Ohio to his position as a respected scientist and internationally known expert in seismology, this collection supplies valuable evidence of the varied activities undertaken by Father Macelwane. The collection contains items from around 1885 until 1962, with the bulk of the material spanning the period 1920-1956.

1,029 items (4 linear ft.).

Saint Louis University - Main Campus, Pius XII Memorial Library

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Saint Louis University - Main Campus, Pius XII Memorial Library

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Macelwane, James Bernard, 1883-1956

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American geophysicist. From the description of Papers. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83225168 James Bernard Macelwane was born September 28, 1883, on the shore of Sandusky Bay off Lake Erie, about four miles southeast of Port Clinton, Ohio. He attended public elementary school, but quit school at the age of 15 to work in his father's business. After two years, the family decided that James should enter St. John's High School in Toledo, Ohio. He completed three years of high...