STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA"

Entry/Object ID

2003.173.1.1

Description

Color: Blue; Gold "Structural Evolution of Southern California," by Ralph D. Reed and J. S. Hollister (Tulsa and London: The American Association of Petroleum Geologists and Thomas Murby & Co.,) 1936. The 157-page hardcover book has a dark blue cover, on the spine of which is the title, authors' last names, and the petroleum geologists association name. Contents of the technical treatise include the history of the geological development of the region; descriptions by portions of the region, including the Los Angeles basin in chapter nine; tables, charts, and some photographs as illustrations. Tipped into the book was a 1938 letter from the author, who also signed a dedication on the flyleaf and is item .2. A large map, tucked into a pocket on the inside back cover, is item .3. With corner and edge rubbing, page yellowing, foxing on the map pouch, and scratches on the back, the overall condition of the item is good.

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Three-dimensional, Books, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Thomas Murby & Co., Geology, Structural--California, Southern, Petroleum industry--California, Southern

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Books