William Embry Wrather | |
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| 6th Director of the U.S. Geological Survey | |
| In office 1943–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Curran Mendenhall |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Brennan Nolan |
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| Born | January 20, 1883 Brandenburg, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1963 (aged 80) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | University of Chicago (PhB) |
| Employer | U.S. Geological Survey |
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William Embry Wrather (January 20, 1883 – November 28, 1963) was an American petroleum and economic geologist who served in various administrative roles including as director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). He was awarded the John Fritz Medal in 1954.