Background
Shaw, Eugene Wesley was born on July 29, 1881 in Delaware, O. Son of William Bigelow and Irene (Gardner) Shaw.
Shaw, Eugene Wesley was born on July 29, 1881 in Delaware, O. Son of William Bigelow and Irene (Gardner) Shaw.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1905, Doctor of Science, 1927. University of Chicago, 1905-1907.
With United States Geological Survey most of time, 1907-1921. Consulting geologist, 1921-1929. Chief geologist Iraq Petroleum Company, London, since 1929.
Has made extensive investigations for oil corporations in various countries.
In charge of natural gas valuation, United States Treasury Department, 1918-1919. Chief of sub-section of sedimentation, United States Geological survey, 1919-1920.
Has devoted attention principally to estimation of underground reserves of oil and natural gas, appraisal of oil and gas properties, developed and prospective. Behavior of streams as involved in certain law suits and problems of river improvements.
Investigation of geologic history of mountain ranges, coasts and deltas of North. and South. America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Studies of geophysics of the great sedimentary basins.
Member various professional societies.
Married Abbie Potter Haylett, October 18, 1907.