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'''Albert Lincoln Washburn''' ( |
'''Albert Lincoln "Link" Washburn''' (June 15, 1911 – January 30, 2007) was an American [[geomorphology|geomorphologist]] studying [[permafrost]]. Washburn was a proficient skier participating in the [[1936 Winter Olympics]]. Much of his work on permafrost was done in the [[Northern Canada|Canadian arctic]].<ref>{{cite journal|first=Carl S. |last=Benson|title=Albert Lincoln Washburn (1911–2007) |journal=[[Arctic (journal)|Arctic]]|volume=60|number=2|pages=212–214|year=2007|url=http://pubs.aina.ucalgary.ca/arctic/Arctic60-2-212.pdf|jstor=40513143}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links== |
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* {{SR/Olympics profile|wa/link-washburn-1|Link Washburn}} |
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* {{Olympics.com profile|albert-lincoln-washburn|Albert Lincoln Washburn}} |
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* [https://archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu/repositories/2/resources/1095 ''Reconnaissance geology of portions of Victoria Island and immediately adjacent regions, Arctic Canada'' Manuscript] at Dartmouth College Library |
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Latest revision as of 13:01, 12 January 2024
Albert Lincoln Washburn | |
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | June 15, 1911
Died | January 30, 2007 Seattle, Washington, U.S. | (aged 95)
Nationality | American |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Known for | Permafrost studies |
Awards | Vega Medal (1997) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geomorphology |
Doctoral advisor | Richard Foster Flint |
Albert Lincoln "Link" Washburn (June 15, 1911 – January 30, 2007) was an American geomorphologist studying permafrost. Washburn was a proficient skier participating in the 1936 Winter Olympics. Much of his work on permafrost was done in the Canadian arctic.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Benson, Carl S. (2007). "Albert Lincoln Washburn (1911–2007)" (PDF). Arctic. 60 (2): 212–214. JSTOR 40513143.
External links[edit]
- Link Washburn at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Albert Lincoln Washburn at Olympics.com
- Reconnaissance geology of portions of Victoria Island and immediately adjacent regions, Arctic Canada Manuscript at Dartmouth College Library