Background
Schilling, John Harold was born on September 7, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Harold Kistler and Hulda (Reinmuth) Schilling.
Schilling, John Harold was born on September 7, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Harold Kistler and Hulda (Reinmuth) Schilling.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, Pennsylvania State University, 1951. Master of Science in Geology, New Mexico Technology University, 1952. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1953.
Mining geologist New Mexico Bureau Mines, Socorro, 1950—1956, 1958—1959. Mine geologist Cerro de Pasco, Peru, 1956—1958. Mining geologist Nevada Bureau Mines and Geology, Reno, 1959—1970, associate director, 1970—1973, director, state geologist, 1973—1996.
Consultant mining companies, federal government, 1950—1996. Executive director Nevada Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 1966—1978. Chief editor Isochron/West, 1971—1996.
Vice president Nevada History Press, 1975—1996. Chairman Nevada State Mapping Advisory Committee, 1980—1986, Nevada Geographic Names Board, since 1985. Vice chairman Nevada Commission Mining, Milling and Development, 1985—1996.
Served United States Army, 1944-1947.
Served with United States Army, 1944-1947.
Married Constance Fales, September 20, 1953. Children: Lynn, Lisa.