Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
William A. Kelly Papers
UA.17.174
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Author
- Kelly, William A.
- Title
- William A. Kelly papers
- ID
- UA.17.174
- Date
- undated
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
William Kelly began teaching at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) in January 1926 in the field of geology. He was appointed full professor in July 1944. Before he joined the faculty at Michigan State, he earned his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Alberta and received his Ph.D. from Princeton University, where he taught until 1926. Kelly retired from MSU in 1961.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains a “Laboratory Manual for Historical Geology”, written by William Kelly. The manual is made up of nine parts: fossil preservation methods, fossil diagrams, directions for studying unknown specimens, exercise worksheets, fossil collection directions, outline of a Grand Ledge field excursion, a resume of Michigan’s historical geology, and a glossary.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections July 2009
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: As noted on manual. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Handbooks and manuals
Subject(s)
- Geology
- Historical geology
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Laboratory Manual for use in Historical Geology Undated |
FD | 1 | ||