Background
Hack, John Tilton was born on December 3, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Hack, John Tilton was born on December 3, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
AB, Harvard University, 1935. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1938. Doctor of Philosophy in Geomorphology, Harvard, 1940.
Geologist, Awatovi Expedition, Peabody Museum Harvard, 1937-1939; instructor geology, Hofstra College, 1940-1942; geologist, United States Geological Survey, Interior Department, Washington, 1942-1985; assistant chief geologist for environmental geology, United States Geological Survey, Interior Department, 1966-1971; research geologist, United States Geological Survey, Interior Department, 1971-1985; professorial lecturer, George Washington University, Washington, 1980-1983.
Fellow Geological Society of America (Kirk Bryan award 1961, Distinguished Career award 1990). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Cosmos Club.
Married Clare Ferriter, 1942. Children: Katherine Ferriter, John Tilton.