Charles Alfred Anderson Explained

Charles Alfred "Andy" Anderson (June 6, 1902January 9, 1990^[1]) was an American geologist.^[2] He was the chief geologist of the United States Geological Survey from 1959 to 1964.^[3]

Early life

Anderson attended Pomona College, graduating in 1924.^[4] He earned his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley in 1928.

Career

Anderson taught at UC Berkeley for 14 years. He began a career with the United States Geological Survey in 1942, and was its chief geologist from 1959 to 1964.^[3]

Notes and References

1. White . Donald E. . Memorial of Charles A. Anderson, 1902-1990 . . 1 February 1991 . 76 . 1–2 . 306–307 . 6 March 2021 . en . 0003-004X.
2. James . Harold L. . Memorial to Charles Alfred Anderson 1902-1990 . November 1992 . 6 March 2021 . Geological Society of America.
3. News: Charles A. Anderson, Geologist, 87 . 6 March 2021 . . January 17, 1990 . en.
4. Web site: Charles Anderson . . 6 March 2021.