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Traverse, Alfred was born on September 7, 1925 in Port Hill, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Son of Alfred Freeman and Pearle (Akerley) Traverse.
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Paleopalynology: Second Edition (Topics in Geobiology)
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This book provides complete coverage of all aspects of the study of all fossil palynomorphs yet studied. It is a profusely illustrated treatment. The book serves both as a student text and general reference work. Palynomorphs yield information about age, geological and biological environment, climate during deposition, and other significant factors about the enclosing rocks. Extant spores and pollen are treated first, preparing the student for more difficult work with fossil sporomorphs and other kinds of palynomorphs. An appendix describes laboratory methods. The glossary, bibliographies and index are useful tools for study of the literature.
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Alfred Traverse
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Bachelor of Science, Harvard University, 1946; AM, Harvard University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1951; certified in botany, Kings College, Cambridge, England, 1947; Master of Divinity, Episcopal Theological Seminary S.W., 1965.
Career
Teaching fellow, Harvard University, 1947-1951;
coal technologist, United States Bureau Mines, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1951-1955;
head, Fuels Microscopy Laboratory, Denver, 1955;
palynologist, Shell Development Company, Houston, 1955-1962;
consultant palynologist, Austin, Texas, 1962-1965;
assistant professor geology, University Texas, Austin, 1965-1966;
associate professor geology and biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1966-1970;
professor palynology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1970-1996;
professor emeritus, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1996;
ordained to ministry, Episcopal Church, 1965;
assistant priest, St. Matthew's Church, Austin, 1965-1966;
assistant priest, St. Paul's Church, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, 1966-1975;
assistant priest, Christuskirche (Old Catholic), Zurich, Switzerland, 1980-1981;
vicar, St. John's Church, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, 1975-1980. Adjunct Professor geobiology Juniata College, 1977-1982. Guest professor Geological Institute, Swiss Federal Technology Institute, Zurich, 1980-1981.
Councillor International Commission Palynology, 1973-1977, 80-, president, 1977-1980, archivist, historian, since 1986. On-board scientist Glomar Challenger, 1975. Fulbright professor Senckenberg Research Institute, Frankfurt, 1992.
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Paleopalynology: Second Edition (Topics in Geobiology)
( This book provides complete coverage of all aspects of ...)
- Paleopalynology 1947-1972
- { PALEOPALYNOLOGY } by Traverse, Alfred (AUTHOR) Sep-24-2008 Paperback
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Paleopalynology: Second Edition (Topics in Geobiology)
Membership
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Geological Society American. Member Botanical Society American (secretary-treasurer paleobot. section 1957-1960, chairman of the section 1960-1961), International Association Plant Taxonomists (secretary committee fossil plants 1969-1993), American Association Stratigraphic Palynologists (secretary-treasurer 1967-1970, president 1970-1971, chairman type collections committee 1989-1991, Best Paper award 1973), International Federation Palynol. Society (president 1976-1980, archivist since 1980).
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Married Elizabeth Jane Insley, June 30, 1951. Children: Paul, Martha, John, Celia.
