Walter Curran Mendenhall

Walter Curran Mendenhall
Mendenhall, the fifth director of USGS for 14 years, 1930–1943
5th Director of the United States Geological Survey
In office
1930 (1930) – 1943 (1943)
Preceded byGeorge Otis Smith
Succeeded byWilliam Embry Wrather
Personal details
Born(1871-02-20)February 20, 1871
Marlboro, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 2, 1957(1957-06-02) (aged 86)
Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S.
Scientific career
Alma materOhio Normal University
AwardsPenrose Gold Medal, 1944
FieldsGeology, hydrology
InstitutionsUS Geological Survey

Walter Curran Mendenhall (February 20, 1871 – June 2, 1957) was the fifth director of the United States Geological Survey.

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