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Naming Mount Barcroft.
1Department of Pediatrics, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
High Altitude Medicine & Biology
|January 24, 2020
Summary
The naming of Mount Barcroft for a high-altitude research facility faced significant opposition due to the honoree
Area of Science:
- Geographic Naming Conventions
- History of Science
- High-Altitude Research
Background:
- The University of California White Mountain Research Center is situated on Mount Barcroft, a significant peak in the California White Mountains.
- The naming of this peak honors Sir Joseph Barcroft, a British scientist.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the historical process and controversies surrounding the official naming of Mount Barcroft.
- To investigate the objections raised against naming the peak after Sir Joseph Barcroft.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of publicly available web pages.
- Review of historical records pertaining to geographic name approvals.
Main Results:
- The United States Board on Geographic Names approved "Mount Barcroft" on October 16, 1951.
- Objections were raised by the Sierra Club, local newspaper editors, and citizens, citing Barcroft's lack of connection to the region and a desire for Native American names.
- At least six alternative names, including three Native American options, were proposed before the final approval.
Conclusions:
- Despite considerable opposition and debate, the peak was officially named Mount Barcroft, honoring a scientist.
- The naming process highlights the complexities and differing perspectives in establishing official geographic designations.
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