Mather, Kirtley F. 1888-1978

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Name (Latin)
Mather, Kirtley F. 1888-1978
Other forms of name
Mather, Kirtley Fletcher, 1888-1978
Mather, Kirtley F. (Kirtley Fletcher), 1888-
Mather, Kirtley Fletcher, 1888-
Date of birth
1888-02-13
Date of death
1978-05-05
Gender
male
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

VIAF: 42647085
Wikidata: Q6416249
Library of congress: n 85803448
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Wikipedia description:

Kirtley Fletcher Mather (February 13, 1888 – May 5, 1978) was an American geologist and faculty member at Harvard University. An expert on petroleum geology and mineralogy, Mather was a scholar, advocate for academic freedom, social activist, and critic of McCarthyism. He worked to harmonize the dialogue between science and religion, played a role in the Scopes "Monkey Trial", supported adult education programs and advocated for civil liberties.

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