Wilbur Armstrong Nelson (1890-1969)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-0493]

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Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

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Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2009-0493

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Summary

Wilbur Armstrong Nelson (1890-1969) was a professor of geology at the University of Virginia and that state's official geologist. This photograph was distributed in connection with a University of Virginia/National Geographic Society scientific expedition that was to embark on a year-long cruise throughout the south and central Pacific Ocean island. When war broke out in Europe in September 1939, the expedition was cancelled.

Subject

  • Nelson, Wilbur A (Wilbur Armistead) 1890-1969
  • University of Virginia
  • National Geographic Society (U.S.)

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2009-0493

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

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Topic

Geology

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-0493]

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