Loughlin, Gerald Francis 11.dec.1880-22.oct.1946 USA Massachusetts, Hyde Park - Washington DCgeologist, amateur musician, 1899-1903 Bachelor of Science in geology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston Cambridge, 1906 doctorate from Yale University New Haven Connecticut, 1906-1912 taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1912-1946 geologist in Washington DC, before and during his college years he became a proficient flutist and was engaged in amateur and even professional orchestral work, he also sang and played the piano, active in college musical shows and composed music as well as verse for several of them, contributed to the musical scores and took part in shows of the Pick and Hammer Club of the Geological Survey, active in vocal training and leading choral activities ; 1906 in Boston he married Grace Elizabeth French (Boston feb.1882-)