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Coleman (Robert G.) Papers
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  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
    Title: Robert G. Coleman papers
    Identifier/Call Number: SC1245
    Physical Description: 6 Linear Feet
    Date (inclusive): 1951-1998
    Abstract: Teaching materials, bibliography, and photographic slides.
    Physical Location: Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36-48 hours in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: http://library.stanford.edu/spc .

    Access to Collection

    The materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

    Preferred Citation

    [identification of item], Robert G. Coleman Papers (SC1245). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

    Scope and Contents

    The materials consist of photographic slides documenting geological expeditions and teaching materials from Geology 80.

    Publication Rights

    All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94305-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish.
    Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

    Biographical Summary

    Robert G. Coleman (1923-2020) was an Emeritus Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Stanford University's Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences. A world renown geologist, Coleman made significant contributions to the field of circumpacific tectonics, petrogenesis of the oceanic lithosphere, and the petrotectonics of Alpine-Tethyan convergent suture zones.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Slides.
    Petroleum -- Geology.
    Geology.
    Geology -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- California.
    Geology -- Research.
    Geology -- California -- Stanford.