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Fanny Carter Edson | |
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 Fanny Edson in field clothes | |
| Born | Fanny Carter October 5, 1887 |
| Died | June 10, 1952 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Wisconsin |
| Occupation | petroleum geologist |
| Known for | pre-Cambrian geology, stratigraphy |
| Notable work | field laboratory facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Spouse | Frank Aaron Edson (div. 1923) |
| Children | one daughter |
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| Awards | Fellow, Geological Society of America |
Fanny Carter Edson (October 5, 1887 – June 10, 1952) was an American petroleum geologist, She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1910 and returned to further specialize in Precambrian geology, earning her master's degree in 1913.[1][2]
Along with her specialization in pre-Cambrian geology, Edson focused on stratigraphic correlations. Her area of work required the use of well samples which were used at this point in geological history as more advanced technology, such as electric logs, were just on the verge of being discovered.[3][4]
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- ^ Leiser, J. B. (1953-01-01). "Memorial: Fanny Carter Edson (1887-1952)" (PDF). 37 (5): 1182–1186.
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