Background
Butler, Bert S. was born on March 30, 1877 in Gainesville, New York, United States. Son of Dexter W. and Desire (Hawley) Butler.
Butler, Bert S. was born on March 30, 1877 in Gainesville, New York, United States. Son of Dexter W. and Desire (Hawley) Butler.
Graduate Geneseo State Normal School, 1899. Bachelor of Arts, Cornell, 1905, Master of Arts, 1907. Doctor of Science, Colorado College Mines, 1929.
Instructor geology, Cornell Univercity, 1905-1907. Member United States Geological Survey, 1907-1920. Geologist Calumet & Hecla Mining Company, 1920-1924.
Geologist United States Geological Survey 1924-1947.
Professor geology, University of Arizona since 1928. Penrose medalist, Society of Economics Geologist, 1947.
Member United States Geological Survey, 1907-1920. Member Geological Society America, American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, Society Economic Geologists (president 1933), American Association Advancement of Science.
Married Elizabeth Martin (deceased), February 17, 1908. Married second, Mistress. Children: Lawrence Proctor (deceased), Waldo Dexter.