Collection ID: PC004
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Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Deiss, Charles F. (Charles Frederick), 1903-1959
Abstract:
Charles Deiss was the chair of the Department of Geological Sciences and the Indiana State Geologist. Deiss is well-known for his work on Cambrian faunas and stratigraphy from western North America.
Extent:
5 card catalog drawers
Language:
Materials are in English
Preferred citation:

[Item], Charles Deiss Media Materials, 1928-1947, IU Paleontology Collection

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Charles Deiss was a paleontologist and geologist who was born in Kentucky and studied at Miami University of Ohio (BA, 1925). In 1946 he moved to Bloomington, Indiana to become chair of the Department of Geological Sciences and the Indiana State Geologist. Deiss was instrumental in establishing the IU Field Station near Whitehall Montana and he collected many fossils from the Paleozoic sections in that region. He is especially known for his work on Cambrian faunas and stratigraphy from western North America.

Scope and Content:

The collection contains of film sheet negatives, prints, mounted photographs, and slides related to his field of study, special interest and people.

Acquisition information:
Inherited from the author.
Processing information:

Processed by Wen Nie Ng

Completed in March 28, 2016

Arrangement:

The collection was arranged according to author's organization.

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research. Advance notice required.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator(s) or Collections Manager of the Paleontology Collection.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Charles Deiss Media Materials, 1928-1947, IU Paleontology Collection

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1001 East 10th Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-1405, United States
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
812-856-3500
palcoll@indiana.edu