Henry William Menard
American geologist (1920–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry William Menard (December 10, 1920 – February 9, 1986) was an American geologist.
Quick Facts H. William Menard, 10th Director of the United States Geological Survey ...
H. William Menard | |
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10th Director of the United States Geological Survey | |
In office 1978 (1978)–1981 (1981) | |
Preceded by | Vincent Ellis McKelvey |
Succeeded by | Dallas Lynn Peck |
Personal details | |
Born | (1920-12-10)December 10, 1920 Fresno, California, USA |
Died | February 9, 1986(1986-02-09) (aged 65) La Jolla, California, USA |
Alma mater | California Institute of Technology and Harvard University |
Awards | William Bowie Medal |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Marine Geology |
Institutions | |
Thesis | Transportation of bed-load by running water (1949) |
Doctoral advisor | Henry Stetson |
Doctoral students | Marcia McNutt |
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