Iddings, Joseph Paxson, 1857-1920

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Joseph Paxson Iddings (1857-1920) was a petrologist who specialized in igneous rocks. He worked for the United States Geological Survey (1880-1892), was associate professor of petrology at the University of Chicago (1892-1908), and was a scientific traveler and writer (1908-1920). Iddings spent seven field seasons, 1883-1890, exploring and mapping the geology of Yellowstone National Park.

From the description of Papers, 1864-1933. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28156403

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associatedWith Adams, Henry, 1838-1918. person
associatedWith Cross, Whitman (Charles Whitman), 1854-1949. person
associatedWith Eddings family family
associatedWith Geological Survey (U.S.). corporateBody
associatedWith Judd, John Wesley, 1840-1916 person
associatedWith Rosenbusch, H. (Harry), 1836-1914. person
associatedWith University of Chicago. Library. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Chicago. Library. Special Collections Research Center. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
United States
Nevada--Eureka County
Yellowstone National Park
Eureka Mining District (Nev.)
New Jersey
Yellowstone National Park
Subject
Geologists
Geology
Geology
Igneous rocks
Manuscripts, American
Mines and mineral resources
Petrology
Rocks
Occupation
Geologists
Geologists
Photographers
Scientist
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Birth 1857

Death 1920

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