John A. Dorr

Background

Dorr, John A. was born on October 25, 1922 in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, United States. Son of John A. and Velma (Read) Dorr.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1947; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1951.

Career

Curator vertebrate paleontology, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, 1951-1952; professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1952-1986; chairman geology Department, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1966-1971; research associate, Museum Paleontology, 1952-1986. Director Geological Expeditions, 1965-1978, Rocky Mountain Field Station, 1978-1986.

Achievements

• John A. Dorr has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Geology of Michigan

    ( Studies the land and waters of Michigan )

  • Geology of Michigan by John A. Dorr, Donald F. Eschman (1970) Hardcover
  • By John A. Dorr Jr. - Geology of Michigan: 1st (first) Edition

Membership

Fellow Geological Society American. Member Society Vertebrate Paleontology (past president), Paleontological Society Michigan, Sigma Chi, Phi Kappa Phi.

Connections

Married Ruth Muriel Pritchett, November 4, 1943. Children: John A. III, James, Robin.

Father:

John A. Dorr

Mother:

Velma (Read) Dorr

Spouse:

Ruth Muriel Pritchett

child:

Robin Dorr

child:

James Dorr

child:

John A. III Dorr