J. K. Allan
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N.C.B. Positions held
| Position |
| Chief Geologist, Production Department, Headquarters |
| Source: 1954 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian |
Biographical Notes
Allan, J. K., M.A., B.Sc. Chief Geologist, National Coal Board. Educated at Peterhead Academy and Aberdeen University. Became Assistant to the Professor of Zoology, Aberdeen University in 1921 joined the Geological Survey in 1922 and served as Geologist, Senior Geologist and Principal Geologist specializing in coal-field geology until coming to the National Coal Board in 1947. Member of the Geological Societies of London and Edinburgh and of the Geologists' Association, and a Professional Member of the Institution of Mining Engineers.
Source: 1955 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
N.C.B. Positions held
| Position |
| Chief Geologist, Reconstruction Department, Headquarters |
| Source: 1957 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian |
- 1954 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian
- 1955 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1957 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian
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