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Ernst Cloos papers, 1922-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cloos, Ernst, 1898-1974.
- Title
- Ernst Cloos papers
- Dates
- 1922-1974 (inclusive)19221974
- Quantity
- 1.8 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04785
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English and , German
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Ernst Cloos (1898-1974), a structural geologist, was born in Germany and educated at the University of Breslau. He did various geologic investigations in Europe and the Middle East before settling permanently in the United States. Cloos was appointed a lecturer in structural geology at Johns Hopkins University in 1931 and rose to professor in 1941. He was chairman of the geology department from 1951-1963 and retired from Johns Hopkins in 1968. Cloos specialized in microtechtonics and played a major role in the study of the geology of the Appalachian Mountains. Cloos served as president of the Geological Society of America in 1953.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes manuscripts and printed articles and papers by Cloos (1922-1973); maps, chiefly of the Appalachian mountains; correspondence (1953-1969); and miscellaneous other materials. Some of the materials are in German.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Geology -- Appalachian Mountains.
- Geology -- United States.
- Geology, Structural -- Appalachian Mountains.
- Petrofabric analysis -- Appalachian Mountains.
- Petrofabric analysis -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
- Technical reports.
Occupations
- Geologists.
