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WALLIS, William Fisher

Born Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., 5 June 1874; died U.S.A. 23 June 1963. Education, Johns Hopkins University (A.B. 1899) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. 1913). Magnetic observer, U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey 1900-10. Magnetician, Department Terrestrial Magnetism, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1913-46; Observer-in-charge, Watheroo Magnetic Observatory, 1919.
  1. The magnetic storm of August 11-12, 1919 as observed at the Watheroo Magnetic Observatory. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 24 (1919), 135.
  2. Earthquake of April 30, 1919, as recorded on the magnetogram at Watheroo Observatory. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 24 (1919), 174.
  3. (With J.A. Fleming) The construction and equipment of the Watheroo Magnetic Observatory in Western Australia. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 25 (1920), 1-6.
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