John A.S. Adams geology papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0048

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains papers related to Adams’s careers in consulting, teaching recycling and writing. Also included is correspondence, membership in organizations and attendance at meetings.

Dates

Creation: 1951 - 1989

Creator

Adams, John A. S. (John Allan Stewart), 1926- (Person)

Restrictions on Access

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the John A.S. Adams papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical Sketch

John Allan Stewart Adams is considered to be one of the founding fathers of the Department of Geology at Rice University. Adams attended the University of Chicago where he obtained four degrees (B.S., M.S., Ph. B., and Ph.D.) from the Department of Geology and he also received a Fulbright grant to study in Norway for two years. While at the University of Chicago, he was a two time All-American cross-country runner. Adams joined the Rice faculty as an associate professor of Geology and then became Chairman of the Department, served as a professor for thirty-four years, and was very popular with faculty and students. Adams produced numerous publications and garnered many awards and honors. He also served as: Principal Investigator on Lunar Samples, President of the Houston Philosophical Society, American Executive Editor of Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Councilman of the Geochemical Society, and consultant to Shell Development Company.

Extent

7 Linear Feet ( (14 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

This collection contains papers from Adams’ professional career as a renowned geologist and professor at Rice University. Included are papers regarding his careers in consulting, teaching, recycling and writing; also included is Adams’ correspondence, membership in organizations and attendance at meetings.