Rollin D. Salisbury

Rollin D. Salisbury

Rollin D. Salisbury (1858-1922) was an American geologist and educator, born at Spring Prairie, Wisconsin. He graduated at Beloit College in 1881, where he was professor of geology for several years. After working at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for one year, he was called to the University of Chicago in 1892 where he became dean of the Ogden School of Science in 1899 and head of the department of geography in 1903. He also served as assistant geologist and geologist for the United States government from 1882 onwards.

His publications include:
* "The Physical Geography of New Jersey" (1898)
* "Physiography" (1907)
* "Elementary Physiography" (1910)
* "The Elements of Geography" (1912)
* "Modern Geography for High Schools" (1913)
* with T. C. Chamberlin, "Geology" (three volumes, 1907-09) and "Introductory Geology" (1914)

External links

* [http://www.beloit.edu/~archives/documents/archival_collections/alumni/rollin_salisbury.php Rollin D. Salisbury] , Beloit College Archives


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