Background
Holmes, Joseph Austin was born on November 23, 1859 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States. Son of Z. L. and N. Catherine (Nickles) Holmes.
Holmes, Joseph Austin was born on November 23, 1859 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States. Son of Z. L. and N. Catherine (Nickles) Holmes.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1881. Doctor of Science, University of Pittsburgh. Doctor of Laws, University of North Carolina.
Professor geology and natural history, University of North Carolina, 1881-1891, lecturer on geology, since 1891. State geologist of North Carolina, 1891-1904. In charge United States Geological Survey laboratories for testing fuels and structural materials, Saint Louis, 1904-1907, and Pittsburgh, 1908.
Chief technological branch, United States Geological Survey, in charge investigation of mine accidents, 1907-1910.
Director bureau of Mines, Department of the Interior, since its creation, July 1, since 1910. Chief department mines and metallurgy, Saint Louis Exposition, 1904.
Member Mining Legislation communications of Illinois, National Conservation Commission.
Member Mining Legislation communications of Illinois, National Conservation Commission.
Married Jeanie I. Sprunt, October 20, 1887.
