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Record Unit 7330
Roundy, P. V. (Paul Vere), 1884-1937
P. V. (Paul Vere) Roundy Papers, circa 1911-1937 and undated
Historical Note
Paul V. Roundy (1884-1937) was educated at Syracuse University and George Washington University (A.B. 1912). He joined the staff of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as Preparator of Fossils in 1909. He was promoted to Associate Geologist in 1919 and remained in that position until his death. Roundy's paleontological research focused on Carboniferous invertebrates, especially conodonts and ostracods.
Descriptive Entry
These papers document Roundy's twenty-eight year career with the USGS. They consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence concerning the identification of fossil specimens; his fieldwork in Kansas and Oklahoma, 1918; research on Carboniferous invertebrates; and professional activities.
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- Roundy, P. V. (Paul Vere), 1884-1937
- Geological Survey (U.S.)
- Syracuse University
- George Washington University
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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7330, P. V. (Paul Vere) Roundy Papers