By Tricia McEldowney
Title: Donald F. Eschman Papers, 1955 May-1985
ID: UA/RG-PP/ARCH-006
Primary Creator: Eschman, Donald Frazier (1923-2008)
Extent: 0.18 Cubic Feet. More info below.
Arrangement: The Donald F. Eschman Papers are arranged chronologically.
Subjects: Education--Michigan--Ann Arbor--20th century, Educators--Michigan--Ann Arbor--20th century, Geologists--United States--20th century, Geology--United States--20th century, University of Michigan. Department of Geology and Mineralogy
Forms of Material: Articles
Languages: English
Donald Frazier Eschman was born on October 22, 1923, to Agnes (Frazier) and Karl Eschman. He attended Denison University where his father worked as a professor of music. While attending Denison, Eschman joined the Navy V-12 Program. During World War II, he left school and served in the pacific. In 1946, Eschman married Dorothy Ruth Nelson. He returned to Denison and graduated in 1947. Eschman continued his education and received both a master’s degree (1950) and a doctorate (1953) from Harvard University.
Eschman began his academic career as an instructor in geology at Tufts College. He worked at Tufts from 1951 until 1953, at which point he joined the Department of Geology at the University of Michigan as an instructor. Eschman continued at the University of Michigan, working his way to the position of professor. He also held the positions of chairman of the department of geology and mineralogy (1961-1966) and director of the program in environmental studies (1971-1978). He retired in 1985.
Eschman died on November 15, 2008.
Education--Michigan--Ann Arbor--20th century
Educators--Michigan--Ann Arbor--20th century
Geologists--United States--20th century
Geology--United States--20th century
University of Michigan. Department of Geology and Mineralogy
Repository: Denison University Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: (1) 2.5" letter document box
Access Restrictions: This collection is available for research but may be used only in the Denison University Archives & Special Collections research room.
Use Restrictions: Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright and are made available for research and educational purposes. While Denison University holds the physical rights for this collection, we may not hold the copyright or reproduction rights. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Denison University Archives & Special Collections is not held liable.
Preferred Citation: Donald F. Eschman Papers, University Archives & Special Collections, Denison University (Granville, Ohio)
Processing Information: Processed by: Tricia McEldowney (2024 December); Finding aid written by: Tricia McEldowney (2024 December)
