Charles Alfred Anderson

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Charles Alfred "Andy"[1] Anderson (June 6, 1902 – January 9, 1990[2]) was an American geologist.[1] He was the chief geologist of the United States Geological Survey from 1959 to 1964.[3]

Early life[edit]

Anderson attended Pomona College, graduating in 1924.[4] He earned his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley in 1928.[2]

Career[edit]

Anderson taught at UC Berkeley for 14 years.[3] He began a career with the United States Geological Survey in 1942, and was its chief geologist from 1959 to 1964.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b James, Harold L. (November 1992). "Memorial to Charles Alfred Anderson 1902-1990" (PDF). Geological Society of America. Retrieved March 6, 2021. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ a b White, Donald E. (February 1, 1991). "Memorial of Charles A. Anderson, 1902-1990". American Mineralogist. 76 (1–2): 306–307. ISSN 0003-004X. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Charles A. Anderson, Geologist, 87". The New York Times. January 17, 1990. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  4. ^ "Charles Anderson". National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved March 6, 2021.