Background
Gries, John Paul was born on June 7, 1911 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Matthew and Ethel Martha (Goff) Gries.
Gries, John Paul was born on June 7, 1911 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Matthew and Ethel Martha (Goff) Gries.
Bachelor of Arts, Miami University, Ohio, 1932; Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1933; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1935.
Geologist Illinois Geological Survey, 1935-1936. From instructor to assistant professor geology South Dakota School Mines and Technology, Rapid City, 1936-1944. From associate professor to professor, from 1946.
Director graduate studies, 1951-1966. Dean graduate division, 1966-1976. Geologist Magnolia Petroleum Company, Midland, Texas, 1944-1946.
Now geological consultant in groundwater, engineering geology non-metallics, mineral fuels. Participant American Geological Institute, International Field Institute, Paris Basin, summer 1965.
Member Geological Society of America, American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, American Association Petroleum Geologists, Paleontological Society, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi. Clubs: Rotary.
Married Virginia Overbeck, July 5, 1933. Children– John Charles, Donald Alan.