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Dr. John Renton, Professor of Geology, Papers and Educational Materials, 1928/2008

2.29 Linear Feet 5 document cases, 5 in. each; 1 document case, 2.5 in.

Papers from Dr. John Renton, who was an Emeritus Professor of Geology at West Virginia University. This collection includes a variety of materials, such as maps, illustrations, transparencies, essays, and articles, all pertaining to his work in the geology department. A wide range of topics are covered, and the level spans from basic, introductory geological concepts to academic research. Renton also created regionally specific resources, such as lessons on Appalachian and West Virginian geology (Series 1 and 2). This collection is arranged into two series. The first series consists of educational resources Renton created to be used by West Virginian K-12 Earth Science teachers, and in his own instructive undertakings. The second series contains other materials created and collected by Renton over the course of his career, such as unpublished educational and research manuscripts; published academic articles; and various lessons and field trip guides.

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Dr. John Renton, Professor of Geology, Papers and Educational Materials, 1928/2008 2.29 Linear Feet 5 document cases, 5 in. each; 1 document case, 2.5 in.

Renton, John J.

Papers from Dr. John Renton, who was an Emeritus Professor of Geology at West Virginia University. This collection includes a variety of materials, such as maps, illustrations, transparencies, essays, and articles, all pertaining to his work in the geology department. A wide range of topics are covered, and the level spans from basic, introductory geological concepts to academic research. Renton also created regionally specific resources, such as lessons on Appalachian and West Virginian geology (Series 1 and 2). This collection is arranged into two series. The first series consists of educational resources Renton created to be used by West Virginian K-12 Earth Science teachers, and in his own instructive undertakings. The second series contains other materials created and collected by Renton over the course of his career, such as unpublished educational and research manuscripts; published academic articles; and various lessons and field trip guides.

Personal Papers, 1928/2008 Box 6, Folder 11

Student records (primarily names and grades) from H.P. Woodward's Geology course (1928 and 1930); a newsprint page of student poetry, possibly from the Daily Athenaeum, including two poems by geology student John Golay and "The 7:00 News" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips (circa 1972-1973); and a letter from a student regarding the Introduction to Geology course (2008)

  1. Series 2: Personal and Professional Papers, 1928/2007
  2. Professional and Personal Papers, 1928/2008

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