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Quayle, Ernest Harrison, 1891-1956

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1891 - 1956

biographical statement

Ernest Harrison Quayle (1891-1956) was a geologist.

Ernest Harrison "Pat" Quayle was born on May 9, 1891 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ernest and Julia Ann (Young) Quayle. Quayle served in the United States Marine Corps from April 14, 1917 to January 27, 1919, rising to the rank of 1st Sergeant. Quayle was a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in geology. During his professional career he worked for the Saudi-Arabian Oil Company. During the 1920s, Quayle made four scientific expeditions to the Tahitian Islands. He died on September 16, 1956 in San Mateo, California.

Citation:
UPB files, May 2, 2013 (nickname "Pat"; born May 9, 1891 in Salt Lake City, Utah; father Ernest Quayle; mother Julia Ann Young Quayle; served in United States Marine Corps April 14, 1917-January 27, 1919; rank of 1st Sergeant; graduated from Stanford University in geology; worked for Saudi-Arabian Oil Company; four scientific expeditions to Tahitian Islands in 1920s; died September 16, 1956 in San Mateo, California)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ernest Harrison Quayle journals

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7948
Scope and Contents

Contains two journals used by Ernest Harrison Quayle for research and other purposes. Dated 1915-1956.

Dates: 1915-1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ernest Harrison Quayle journals

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