Walter Curran Mendenhall | |
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 Walter Curran Mendenhall, the fifth director of USGS for 14 years, 1930 - 1943 | |
| 5th Director of the United States Geological Survey | |
| In office 1930–1943 | |
| Preceded by | George Otis Smith |
| Succeeded by | William Embry Wrather |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1871 Marlboro, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 1957 (aged 86) Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Ohio Normal University |
| Awards | Penrose Gold Medal, 1944 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, Hydrology |
| Institutions | US Geological Survey |
Walter Curran Mendenhall (February 20, 1871 – June 2, 1957), was the fifth director of the United States Geological Survey.