Orville Adelbert Derby

Background

Derby, Orville Adelbert was born on July 23, 1851 in Kelloggsville, New York, United States. Son of John C. and Malvina A. (Lindsay) Derby.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Cornell, 1873, Master of Science, 1874. Unmarried.

Career

Instructor geology, Cornell, 1873-1875. Assistant geologist Brazilian Geological Survey, 1875-1878. Chief geografic nad geological survey of State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1886-1904.

Chief geological survey of Brazil since 1907.

Achievements

• Orville Adelbert Derby has been listed as a noteworthy geologist. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member London Geological Society and many others

Connections

Father:

John C. Derby

Mother:

Malvina A. (Lindsay) Derby