James Merrill Stafford Index of Subjects
Given to James Merrill Stafford by Andrew Edgar in 1850, this book contains Stafford's notes on geology in general and observations on locations in Tennessee.
Dates
- 1850
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
Given to James Merrill Stafford by Andrew H. Edgar in 1850, this book contains Stafford's notes on geology in general and observations on locations in Tennessee.
Biographical/Historical Note
Born in 1822, James Merrill Stafford devoted his life to chemistry and geology. From 1848-73, he was a professor at Cumberland University. From 1854 until his retirement in 1900, he served as Tennessee's state geologist. He taught chemistry half-time at the medical school at the University of Nashville and at Vanderbilt University between 1873 and 1900. Beginning in 1875, he taught geology and botany half-time at Vanderbilt, as well. He published over 50 books, maps and works on geology throughout his life, including Geology of Tennessee in 1869 and a text book used in high schools for over 25 years. He died in 1907.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
The Special Collections Library purchased this collection in April of 2000.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository