Christian T. Elvey
(1899-1970)

Astronomer^*, Geophysicist, and Leader

Geophysical Institute Director
1952 - 1963

Vice President for Research and Advanced Science
1961 - 1963

University Research Professor
1963 - 1967

Whose interest in the night sky stimulated the study of auroral phenomena and whose administration brought international prominence to science in Alaska.

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^*-- The 74 km. diameter lunar crater Elvey, Lat. 8.8° N, 100.5° W, is named in honor of Dr. Elvey.

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