Charles Alfred Anderson

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

For the Australian mineralogist, see Charles Anderson (mineralogist).

Early life

Anderson attended Pomona College, graduating in 1924.[4] He earned his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley in 1928.[2]

Career

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

References
  1. James, Harold L. (November 1992). "Memorial to Charles Alfred Anderson 1902-1990" (PDF). Geological Society of America. Retrieved March 6, 2021. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. White, Donald E. (February 1, 1991). "Memorial of Charles A. Anderson, 1902-1990". American Mineralogist. 76 (1–2): 306–307. ISSN 0003-004X. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  3. "Charles A. Anderson, Geologist, 87". The New York Times. January 17, 1990. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  4. "Charles Anderson". National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
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