Jillson, Willard Rouse
Willard Rouse Jillson (May 28, 1890 - October 4, 1975) was an American geologist, historian, author, and academic best known for his extensive contributions to the study of Kentucky's geology and history. Born in Syracuse, New York, Jillson worked briefly in the Midwest before moving to Kentucky in 1917, drawn by the rapidly expanding oil and gas industry. He joined the faculty of the University of Kentucky in Lexington in 1918 and later taught at Transylvania University beginning in 1947. In 1919, Jillson was appointed State Geologist of Kentucky, eventually serving as director of the Sixth Kentucky Geological Survey; in 1924, he became Commissioner of Kentucky Parks. His long public career also included service as Curator of the State Museum, and in the private sector he helped develop Kentucky oil and gas fields. A prolific scholar, Jillson authored numerous works on Kentucky geology, natural resources, history, and political figures, becoming one of the foremost chroniclers of the Commonwealth's geological and historical heritage.
Presentation issue of foundational Kentuky Geolgical Map.
Geologic Map of Kentucky.
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An exceptional presentation issue of Willard Rouse Jillson's 1929 geological map of Kentucky, compiled from the landmark Sixth Kentucky Geological Survey (1925 - 1928). The map provides an extraordinary record of the state's geology and mineral wealth during a formative period of industrial and natural resource development. This presentation example is inscribed to Major Maurice Kirby Gordon (1878 - 1974), an important Madisonville attorney, Kentucky historian, World War I officer, and founding figure of the American Legion whose research focused extensively on western Kentucky coal mining and regional development. (more details)