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Dr. James Merritt Harrison | |
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| Born | September 20, 1915 |
| Died | July 6, 1990 (aged 74) Canada |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba Queen's University |
| Known for | Founding the Union of Geological Sciences |
| Awards | Order of Canada Logan Medal (1969) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
| Institutions | Geological Survey of Canada Canadian Federal Department of Energy, Mines and Resources |
James Merritt Harrison, CC (September 20, 1915 – July 6, 1990) was a Canadian scientist and public servant. He was the Director of the Geological Survey of Canada from 1956 to 1964, and Assistant Deputy Minister of the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources.