Benton, George Stock, 1917-1999
George S. Benton papers, 1950-1989.
The collection consists largely of files removed from the office of George Stock Benton. The articles, reports and subject files form the bulk of the collection. The articles and reports were published by Benton from the 1950s through the 1970s and deal with various aspects of atmospheric science. The subject files address his work with his professional committees, including the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, the American Meteorological Society, the Chesapeake Research Consortium, the National Science Foundation, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science during the 1970s and 1980s. The are some photographs included, and the collection also includes a group of slides that range from professional subjects to Dr. Bentons family.
Meteorologist and civil engineer. PhD in meteorology from University of Chicago, 1947. Associate Professor of Meteorology, Johns Hopkins University, 1948; joined faculty of Civil Engineering Department in 1957. Helped to create the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences; named Dean School of Arts and Sciences in 1970.
Benton, George Stock, 1917-1999
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Meteorological Society -- History.
Chesapeake Research Consortium.
Johns Hopkins University. Dept. of Meteorology -- Faculty.
National Science Foundation (U.S.)
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Atmosphere -- Study and teaching.
Meteorology
Articles. aat
Grant proposals. aat
Photographs. aat
Reports. aat
Slides (photographs). aat
AIP-ICOS
Johns Hopkins University. Special Collections, Milton S. Eisenhower Library. 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, USA