Robert R. Compton papers SC0382
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Title: Robert R. Compton papers
Identifier/Call Number: SC0382
Physical Description:
2.5 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1947-1984
Summary: Compton earned his
A.B. in 1943 and his Ph.D. in physical science in 1949 from Stanford University. He joined
the Stanford faculty in the Dept. of Geology in 1949 and was appointed full professor in
1962. His MANUAL OF FIELD GEOLOGY is recognized as the definitive work on this
subject.
Language of Material:
Undetermined .
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[item], Robert R. Compton [apers (SC0382). Department of Special Collections and University
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Biographical/Historical Sketch
The papers largely consist of his field notebooks, 1947-49 and 1955-73, some of which
contained reading notes and bibliographies. Also included are the typescripts of several
chapters from a book on field geology, 1984; and one letter from R. I. Harker. The
California notes appear to be research for his Stanford doctorate: PETROLOGY OF THE
SOUTHWESTERN PART OF THE BIDWELL BAR (30') QUADRANGLE, CALIFORNIA, (1949). Other geologic
areas covered include the Grouse Creek Range in Utah, the Santa Lucia range in California,
the Santa Rosa mountains in Nevada, and the British Isles (England, Scotland, Ireland).
Description of the Collection
Compton earned his A.B. in 1943 and his Ph.D. in physical science in 1949 from Stanford
University. He joined the Stanford faculty in the Dept. of Geology in 1949 and was appointed
full professor in 1962. His MANUAL OF FIELD GEOLOGY is recognized as the definitive work on
this subject.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Field notes.
Geology -- California -- Butte County.
Geology -- Field work.
Geology -- Research.
Geology -- Great Britain.
Geology -- Utah -- Grouse Mountains.
Geology -- Nevada.
Geology -- Ireland.
Box 1, folder 1
Field notes – California, 1947-49 (1 of 3)
Box 1, folder 2
Field notes – California, 1947-49 (2 of 3)
Box 1, folder 3
Field notes – California, 1947-49 (3 of 3)
Box 1, folder 4
California, analysis (1 of 4)
Box 1, folder 5
California, analysis (2 of 4)
Box 1, folder 6
California, analysis (3 of 4)
Box 1, folder 7
California, analysis (4 of 4)
Box 1, folder 8
Field notes – Cone Peak, 1957, (1 of 3)
Box 1, folder 9
Field notes – Cone Peak, 1957, (2 of 3)
Box 1, folder 10
Field notes – Cone Peak, 1957, (3 of 3)
Box 1, folder 11
Field notes – England, Scotland, Ireland (1 of 3)
Box 2, folder 1
Field notes – England, Scotland, Ireland (2 of 3)
Box 2, folder 2
Field notes – England, Scotland, Ireland (3 of 3)
Box 2, folder 3
Notes – England, Scotland, Ireland (1 of 3)
Box 2, folder 4
Field notes – Grouse Creek Range 1966 [Box Elder County, Utah] (1 of
3)
Box 2, folder 5
Field notes – Grouse Creek Range 1967-68 (2 of 3)
Box 2, folder 6
Field notes – Grouse Creek Range 1968-73 (3 of 3)
Box 2, folder 7
Field notes – Santa Lucia range, CA #1 1955-63 (1 of 2)
Box 2, folder 8
Field notes – Santa Lucia range, CA #1 1963-64 (2 of 2)
Box 2, folder 9
Field notes – Santa Lucia range, CA #2 1962-64 (1 of 2)
Box 2, folder 10
Field notes – Santa Lucia range, CA #2 (2 of 2)
Box 3, folder 1
Santa Lucia analysis (1 of 3)
Box 3, folder 2
Santa Lucia analysis (1 of 3)
Box 3, folder 3
Santa Lucia analysis (1 of 3)
Box 3, folder 4
Field notes – Santa Rosa mountains [Nevada] (1 of 3)
Box 3, folder 5
Field notes – Santa Rosa mountains 1952-58 [Nevada] (1 of 3)
Box 3, folder 6
Field notes – Santa Rosa mountains 1957-58 [Nevada] (1 of 3)
Box 3, folder 7
Field notes – assorted locations (Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Virginia),
1970-71
Box 3, folder 8
Book typescript, chapter 3, 1984
Box 3, folder 9
Book typescript, chapter 7, 1984
Box 3, folder 10
Book typescript, chapters 10 and 14, 1984
Box 3, folder 11
Book typescript, chapter 15, 1984
Box 3, folder 12
Letter from R. I. Harker, 1956
Addenda, 2024-050 accession ARCH-2024-050
Box 4
Northern Nevada survey maps
