Background
Palache, Charles was born on July 18, 1869 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of James and Helen M. (Whitney) Palache.
Palache, Charles was born on July 18, 1869 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of James and Helen M. (Whitney) Palache.
Bachelor of Science, University California, 1891, fellow, 1892-1894, Doctor of Philosophy, 1894, Doctor of Laws, 1941.
Instructor in mineralogy Harvard, 1896-1901, assistant professor, 1902-1910. professor, 1910-1940, professor emeritus, since 1940. President Mineral. Society American, 1921.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Geological Society America (president 1937), National Academy Sciences.
Married Helen Harrington Markham, August 15, 1899. Children: Eliza Jeanette, Mary, Alice Helen.