Fanny Carter Edson

Fanny Carter Edson (October 5, 1887 – June 10, 1952) was an American petroleum geologist, She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1910 and returned to further specialize in Precambrian geology, earning her Master's degree in 1913[1].[2]

Along with her specialization in pre-Cambrian geology, Edson focused on stratigraphic correlations. Her area of work required the use of well samples which were used at this point in geological history as more advanced technology, such as electric logs, were just on the verge of being discovered.[3][4]

Employment and achievements

She began her career as a Geologist at the Ecogal Exploration Company.[5] Edson joined Roxana Petroleum Corporation, which was a subdivision of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group, in her early years as a geologist in 1924.[3] Edson established the corporation's sample lab to aid in the growing Mid-Continent drilling area.[3] Her career at Roxana Petroleum Corporation ended in 1938, the same year she was chosen to be a Fellow of the Geological Society of America.[3] After her time at Roxana Petroleum Corporation ended she found employment as the Chief Geologist at the Cimmaron Oil Company beginning in 1939.[6] Nearing the end of her career, Edson was employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (1942-1945). In addition to her fellowship at the Geological Society of American she was also a prominent member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Stratigraphic Society of Tulsa, Oklahoma.[7]

References

  1. ↑ American Women: The Standard Biographical Dictionary of Notable Women. Volume III 1939-1940. Editor Durward Howes. Zephyrus Press, INC.(New Jersey, 1974) P.260
  2. ↑ "Memorial: Fanny Carter Edson (1887-1952)" (PDF). 37 (5). 1953-01-01.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Women Petroleum Geologists of the Past".
  4. ↑ Page, Lincoln R.; Stocking, Hobart E.; Smith, Harriet B. (1955). Contributions to the Geology of Uranium and Thorium by the United States Geological Survey and Atomic Energy Commission for the United Nations International Conference on Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy. Geneva, Switzerland. p. 725.
  5. ↑ American Women: The Standard Biographical Dictionary of Notable Women. Volume III 1939-1940. Editor Durward Howes. Zephyrus Press, INC.(New Jersey, 1974) P.260
  6. ↑ American Women: The Standard Biographical Dictionary of Notable Women. Volume III 1939-1940. Editor Durward Howes. Zephyrus Press, INC.(New Jersey, 1974) P.260
  7. ↑ American Women: The Standard Biographical Dictionary of Notable Women. Volume III 1939-1940. Editor Durward Howes. Zephyrus Press, INC.(New Jersey, 1974) P.260
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