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Subject: FW: FYI A Clarence King Gallery
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 09:28:42 -0500
From: "Zellmer, Linda R" <[log in to unmask]>

Hello,

        Again, apologies for cross-posting. Here is some more
information from USGS that might be of interest. Linda Zellmer

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Linda Zellmer
Head, Geology Library
Geology Building, Room 601
1001 E. 10th Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-1405
Phone: (812) 855-2275 Fax: (812) 855-6614
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A Clarence King Gallery


In 1879, Clarence King became the founding director of the United States
Geological Survey, the Nation's first civilian government science
agency.

A graduate of Yale University, King began his career in geology in 1863,
at the age of 21, when he volunteered as an assistant for the California
Geological Survey.  By 1867, his reputation was so well established that
Congress approved a 40th Parallel Survey with King in charge. The
Fortieth Parallel Exploration under Clarence King's direction led the
way in converting western exploration to an exact science.

On March 20, 1879, President Hayes sent to the Senate, the nomination of
Clarence King to be the first Director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Senate confirmed the nomination on April 3, and King took the oath
of office on May 24.  King's tenure with the USGS lasted only twenty two
months but, during that time, Clarence King was instrumental in laying
lasting foundations for future operations of the organization.  His new
position gave him a unique opportunity to influence the development of
Federal geology.

Clarence King resigned as Director in March 1881. Despite his short
tenure, King had such a profound influence on the organization and mode
of operation of the Survey that, decades later, his imprint was still
clearly evident and can be recognized even to this day.

A gallery of photos and text about Clarence King compiled by USGS
Scientist Emeritus Jim Moore is available on-line at:
http://geography.wr.usgs.gov/outreach/highlights/clarence_king.html


USGS Circular 1050, The United States Geological Survey: 1879-1989, also
has information about Clarence King at http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/c1050/



Sheryle Girk-Jackson 303 202 4176, FAX 303 202 4633, email:
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