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The writer is indebted to Dr. James F. Miller for his interest, supervision, and assistance during the preparation of this study, and for the loan of numerous conodont publications. Special thanks go to Dr. Wm. Lee Stokes for his helpful suggestions in locating stratigraphic sections, loan of geological publications, and his critical review of the manuscript. The writer sincerely appreciated his availability during the final preparation of this study. Thanks are due to Dr. Raymond C. Wilson and Dr. Frank Brown for their critical reviews of the manuscript. Dr. Brown provided special assistance in the preparation of the paper. The writer is grateful to Mr. James H. Madsen, Jr. for his assistance in initial field investigations, loaning of maps, and use of photographic equipment for plates. Ms.Mary Jo Palmer and Ms. Kristen L. Petersen deserve a special thanks for field assistance in measuring stratigraphic sections and collecting samples. Mr. James Howell gave helpful assistance in photographic techniques. Partial funding was provided by a National Science Foundation Traineeship and a summer fellowship under the Cottrell Research Grant from the Research Corporation, J. F. Miller, Director. |
