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'''Herbert E. Gregory''' was a [[Yale University]] [[geology|geologist]] well known for his early 20th century explorations of the [[Colorado Plateau]] in [[Arizona]] and [[Utah]]. One of his most important works is ''Colorado Plateau Region'' published by the [[United States Geological Survey]] on the occassion of the [[United States]] sponsoring the 16th [[International Geological Congress]].<ref name=Martin!983>{{cite journal|last=Martin|first=Geoffrey J.|title=Geography, Geographers and Yale University, c. 1770-1970|journal=Geography in New England Special Publication of the New England/St. Lawrence Valley Geographical Society|date=1983|pages=2-9|url=http://old.geog.psu.edu/hog/depthistory_files/Yale_Geog_in_NE.pdf|accessdate=19 October 2012}}</ref> Gregory was a student at [[Harvard University]] of American [[geography|geographer]] [[William Morris Davis]]. He was hired as the director of the geology department at Yale University, working to expand the department to include a human geography emphasis. From 1919 to 1936 Gregory served as director of the [[Bishop Museum]] in [[Hawaii]], where, in 1961, the deceased Gregory was honored by a medal named after him. The Herbert E. Gregory Medal is awarded every four years to a leading scientist in the Pacific Region.<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Herbert E. Gregory Medal|url=http://www.bishopmuseum.org/media/2011/pr11022.html|accessdate=19 October 2012}}</ref> |
'''Herbert E. Gregory''' was a [[Yale University]] [[geology|geologist]] well known for his early 20th century explorations of the [[Colorado Plateau]] in [[Arizona]] and [[Utah]]. One of his most important works is ''Colorado Plateau Region'' published by the [[United States Geological Survey]] on the occassion of the [[United States]] sponsoring the 16th [[International Geological Congress]].<ref name=Martin!983>{{cite journal|last=Martin|first=Geoffrey J.|title=Geography, Geographers and Yale University, c. 1770-1970|journal=Geography in New England Special Publication of the New England/St. Lawrence Valley Geographical Society|date=1983|pages=2-9|url=http://old.geog.psu.edu/hog/depthistory_files/Yale_Geog_in_NE.pdf|accessdate=19 October 2012}}</ref> Gregory was a student at [[Harvard University]] of American [[geography|geographer]] [[William Morris Davis]]. He was hired as the director of the geology department at Yale University, working to expand the department to include a human geography emphasis. From 1919 to 1936 Gregory served as director of the [[Bishop Museum]] in [[Hawaii]], where, in 1961, the deceased Gregory was honored by a medal named after him. The Herbert E. Gregory Medal is awarded every four years to a leading scientist in the Pacific Region.<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Herbert E. Gregory Medal|url=http://www.bishopmuseum.org/media/2011/pr11022.html|accessdate=19 October 2012}}</ref> |
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In 1931, Gregory published the first [[geologic map]] of the [[Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument]].<ref name="Science">{{cite news|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-79476904.html|title=Utah's Fossil Trove Beckons, And Tests, Researchers|last=Stokstad|first=Erik|date=October 5, 2001|work=Science|accessdate=19 October 2012}}</ref> Gregory stated that the region had no fossils; however, some were later discovered.<ref name="Science" /> |
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Revision as of 03:59, 19 October 2012
Herbert E. Gregory was a Yale University geologist well known for his early 20th century explorations of the Colorado Plateau in Arizona and Utah. One of his most important works is Colorado Plateau Region published by the United States Geological Survey on the occassion of the United States sponsoring the 16th International Geological Congress.[1] Gregory was a student at Harvard University of American geographer William Morris Davis. He was hired as the director of the geology department at Yale University, working to expand the department to include a human geography emphasis. From 1919 to 1936 Gregory served as director of the Bishop Museum in Hawaii, where, in 1961, the deceased Gregory was honored by a medal named after him. The Herbert E. Gregory Medal is awarded every four years to a leading scientist in the Pacific Region.[2]
In 1931, Gregory published the first geologic map of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.[3] Gregory stated that the region had no fossils; however, some were later discovered.[3]
External links
A government document mentioning Gregory
References
- ^ Martin, Geoffrey J. (1983). "Geography, Geographers and Yale University, c. 1770-1970" (PDF). Geography in New England Special Publication of the New England/St. Lawrence Valley Geographical Society: 2–9. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- ^ "2011 Herbert E. Gregory Medal". Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- ^ a b Stokstad, Erik (October 5, 2001). "Utah's Fossil Trove Beckons, And Tests, Researchers". Science. Retrieved 19 October 2012.