Warren, Percival Sidney
Geologist, Administrator
1890-1970

Percival Sidney Warren joined the University in 1920 as a 
lecturer in the Department of Geology.  In 1934 he was named 
professor of stratigraphy, and from 1949 to 1955 he acted as head 
of the department.  Although he retired as Professor Emeritus in 
1955, he stayed on with the University as special lecturer and 
research associate in Geology until 1961.  Among his many 
contributions to the University, he was Commanding Officer of the 
Canadian Officers’ Training Corps during World War II, and 
Provost and Dean of Men from 1945 to 1947.  An active member of 
geological, petroleum geology and paleontological societies, he 
conducted research on Alberta stratigraphy and western Canadian 
fossils.

Multiple media, 1890-1970, 0.13 m    

Certificates, 1931-1956
Professional memberships.

Clippings, 1930-1954

Correspondence, 1952-1955
Relates to family; Students’ Union.

Finances, 1920-1968
Consists of income tax returns.

Personal, 1890-1970
Relates to birth, education, marriage, memberships and the 
military; representation at the Royal Society Tercentenary 
Celebrations; memorials.

Photographs, 1907-1964
Family, military, professional; portrait of Dr. Warren (7 images).

Programs, 1960

Access: Open
See also: Department of Geology