David Matteson Scotford

Background

Scotford, David Matteson was born on January 7, 1921 in Cleveland. Son of John Ryland Mable (Matteson) Scotford.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1946; student, University Chicago, 1946-1947; Doctor of Philisophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1950.

Career

Geologist, New York Geological Survey, 1946; assistant professor geology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio., 1950-1955; associate professor, Miami University, 1955-1960; professor, Miami University, 1960-1987; emeritus, Miami University, since 1987; department chairman, Miami University, 1960-1979. Geological consultant Bear Creek Mining Company, summer 1955. Research consultant Shell Development Company, summers 1958-1960.

Fulbright lecturer grantee Ege U., Turkey,1964-1965. Research M.T.A., Institute, Ankara, 1965.

Membership

Delaware International Geological Congress, Copenhagen, 1960, head delegation, NewDelhi, 1964. Served to First lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Fellow Ohio Academy Science (vice president 1974), Geological Society American (management board 1977-1980), Mineral.

Society American; member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Patricia Taaffe, September 9, 1947(deceased July 1987). Children: Barbara Lynn, David Carlton, Nancy Ellen, Laura Ann. Married Melba Descenna, December 23, 1988.

Father:

John Ryland Mable (Matteson) S. Scotford

Spouse:

Melba Descenna

Spouse:

Patricia Taaffe

child:

David Carlton Scotford

child:

Barbara Lynn Scotford

child:

Laura Ann Scotford

child:

Nancy Ellen Scotford