Israel Russell
Israel Russell | |
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Israel Russell circa 1900 | |
| Born | December 10, 1852 |
| Died | May 1, 1906 (aged 53) |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Hasbrooks Institute, Jersey City, NJ |
| Alma mater | University of the City of New York, BS Civil Engineer(1872), MS (1875) |
| Spouse | Julia Augusta Olmsted |
| Children | Ruth, Helen, Edith, and Ralph |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Columbia School of Mines, United States Geological Survey, University of Michigan |
Israel Cook Russell, LL.D. (December 10, 1852 – May 1, 1906) was an American geologist and geographer known for his seminal work on paleolakes of the Great Basin and exploration of Alaska in the late 19th century.