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Circa Date
1959
Description
The reverse side of a black and white photograph of General Studies - Earth Science 141 students along with Dr. James Ruffner, physics instructor, excavating a giant bison at Lake Tawakoni - Iron Bridge Dam research site. Working at night illuminated by car headlights, they are seen using their assortment of field tools to delicately uncover the fossilized remains. Field crew was supervised by Professor Hazel A. Peterson, Earth Science Department faculty. [handwritten inscription] G. St. (General Studies) 141 students and Dr. James Ruffner, excavating fossil giant bison at Lake Tawakoni site - by car lights, 1959.
Keywords
Echols, Dr. Joan (Betty Joan); Peterson, Hazel A.; Department of Earth Science; ETSC; Texas A&M University-Commerce; TAMUC; East Texas A&M University; ETAMU
Type
Image
Format
jpg
Department
Special Collections and University Archives
Identifier
2008-177_B007_012_verso
Subject
Paleontology; Paleontological excavations; Fossils; College students; Universities and colleges -- Faculty; Tawakoni, Lake (Tex.); East Texas State College;
Keywords
Echols, Dr. Joan (Betty Joan); Peterson, Hazel A.; Department of Earth Science; ETSC; Texas A&M University-Commerce; TAMUC; East Texas A&M University; ETAMU
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