Jack Edward Harrison

Background

Harrison, Jack Edward was born on April 30, 1924 in Tipton, Indiana, United States. Son of Graydon Nelson and Beatrice (Osborne) Harrison.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1951. Geologist, United States Geological Survey, Denver, 1951-1962, assistant chief geologist, Washington, 1963-1966, research geologist, Denver, since 1967.

Director Economics Geology Public Company, New Haven, since 1981.

Director, vice president Belt Research Endowment Fund, Spokane, Washington, since 1984.

Career

Chief geologist, Washington, 1963-1966, research geologist, Denver, since 1967. Director Economics Geology Public. Director, vice president Belt Research Endowment Fund, Spokane, Washington

Editor: Correlation of Precambrian Rocks of the United States and Mexico, 1984.

Achievements

• Jack Edward Harrison has been listed as a noteworthy geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Geological Society American, Geological Association Canada. Member Society Economics Geologists (councillor 1977-1980), Colorado Science Society (president 1972-1973), Geological Society Belgium (honorary).

Connections

Married Joan Julia Phillips, December 27, 1947. Children: Karen, Christine, Judith.

Father:

Graydon Nelson Harrison

Mother:

Beatrice (Osborne) Harrison

Spouse:

Joan Julia Phillips

child:

Karen Harrison

child:

Judith Harrison

child:

Christine Harrison