Geologists -- United States

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Fritiof Melvin Fryxell was a geology professor at Augustana College from 1929 to 1968. The Fritiof Melvin Fryxell glass plate images and photographs, 1922-1949 and undated, includes images of family members, Augustana College, national parks, geological trips, national and international travels, as well as wildlife, natural landscapes, and exhibit photographs.

Abstract Fritiof Melvin Fryxell was a geology professor at Augustana College from 1929 to 1968. Materials in the collection include educational records (including report cards, diplomas, transcripts, etc.), genealogical materials, biographical materials, correspondence, articles, photographs, research notes, field notes, research data, maps, financial records, published materials (by Fryxell and other family members), manuscripts, Augustana College teaching materials (notes, assignments, field trip...

Abstract Carl Leland Horberg was a former geology professor at Augustana College. Horberg was born in Cambridge, Illinois, in 1910. He was the first student to graduate from the newly formed department of geology in 1932. He continued his education, receiving a doctorate from the University of Chicago, and also completed many important studies on the Mississippi Valley area. He returned to teach at Augustana College from 1935 until 1937, and later taught at the University of Illinois and the...

Abstract Johan August Udden was born in Sweden in 1859 and emigrated to America with his family at the age of 2. He attended St. Ansgar Academy in Minnesota from 1873-1876, and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Augustana College in 1881. He returned to Augustana College to natural science and geology in 1888. While at Augustana, Udden supervised the geology museum, which had been started by Josua Lindahl. Also, he was leader for the Weatherman's Club (1903) which was the forerunner of the...