Webb, Robert Wallace, 1909-1984
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- Robert Wallace Webb, Geology: Santa Barbara, 1909-1984, professor emeritus; Professor Robert Wallace Webb, 74, died March 4, 1984 while on an undergraduate geology field trip near Mammoth Lakes, California; He was born in Los Angeles, California, November 2, 1909; From 1932 to 1937, Bob taught at UCLA while working on his Ph.D. at Cal Tech. In 1937, when he completed the Ph.D., he joined the faculty at UCLA as an Instructor; Bob transferred to Santa Barbara in the fall of 1948; Bob played a central role in developing the geology major at Santa Barbara; Bob Webb ( (Calisphere, Dec. 13, 2017) )
- LCCN ca34-306: Putnam, W.C. Laboratory exercises in physical geology, 1934(hdg.: Webb, Robert Wallace, 1909- ; usage: Robert W. Webb)
- LC data base, 12-19-86(hdg.: Webb, Robert Wallace, 1909- ; usage: Robert Wallace Webb; Robert W. Webb)
- Norris, R.M. Geology of California, c1990:CIP t.p. (Robert W. Webb; late prof. of geology, Univ. of Calif., Santa Barbara)
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Robert Wallace Webb (November 2, 1909 – March 4, 1984) was a professor of geology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and during World War II was Coordinator of Veterans Affairs for the University of California system. After World War II, Santa Barbara State College became a branch of the University of California and he transferred there in 1948 where he was one of the original professors of earth science at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He was particularly interested in mineralogy and, despite his many administrative assignments, continued teaching throughout his career. He taught introductory geology courses and mentored students, particularly those in the lower division who were considering majoring in geology. He also held a deep appreciation for the Sierra Nevada.
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