Description
Correspondence concerning E.K. Jordan's research in conchology. Major portion of correspondence is to Dr. and Mrs. Jordan
after their son's untimely death, regarding the publication of Eric Jordan's manuscripts and the funding of a Research Fellowship
in geology in his honor. Also included is vol. 1 of Eric Jordan's publication, 'SHELLS OF CALIFORNIA, 1916-1920,' his "Collection
of Bibliographic Data and Published Papers, 1920-1936," introductory material to his publication, a bibliography and graduation
diplomas.
Background
Son of Stanford's first president, David Starr Jordan, and Stanford student (A.B. 1923; MA 1926, posthumously).
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Availability
This collection is open for research.