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On this site, you will find information on the history of geological sciences and activities of the French Cofrhigeo (Comité français d'Histoire de la Géologie). It is organized in several parts: This site "Cofrhigeorama" was designed and created in June 1999 by Gaston Godard (gg@ccr.jussieu.fr), with the assistance of David Brault, André Combaz, Jean Gaudant, Gabriel Gohau, Kathleen Histon-Vaccari, Anaïs Joseph, Sébastien Navarro, Vincent Schneider and Lydie Touret. It is gracefully hosted by the Ecole des Mines de Paris which we thank warmly.

You are invited to provide all suggestions and information to the Webmaster, Gaston Godard.

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The Comité français d'Histoire de la Géologie (Cofrhigeo) was created in 1976, on François Ellenberger's initiative. Its main purpose is to contribute to the history of geological sciences, particularly (but not only) in France and other French-speaking countries. Its second aim is to promote a methodological reflection on the means and results of geological research by analyzing the controversies of the past as well as the recent conflicts. It is indeed quite as significant to understand the reasons of the errors and blindness of our predecessors as to write the history of progress and discoveries.

Cofrhigeo comprises approximately 130 members, of which a score are non-French members, and a few libraries and research centres. The Cofrhigeo organizes 3 annual meetings, publishes works and an annual journal, the "Travaux du Comité français d'Histoire de la Geologie". Finally, it represents France in the "International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences" (INHIGEO).

All those interested in history of geological sciences are welcome as Cofrhigeo members. The annual contribution fee of 200 FF (100 FF for students) allows participation in the activities of the Cofrhigeo and receipt of the Travaux du Cofrhigeo. If you want to become a member of the Cofrhigeo, please send an e-mail to the webmaster.

Cofrhigeo board :
President : Gabriel GOHAU - 2, avenue Bernard Palissy - 92210 SAINT-CLOUD - Tél.: 01 46 02 00 97

Vice-Presidents

  • Théodore MONOD - 14, quai d'Orléans - 75004 PARIS.
  • Goulven LAURENT - 5, rue Jean-Paul Sartre - 29200 BREST - Tél.: 02 98 05 43 67 - E-mail : Goulvenn@aol.com
  • Jean GAUDANT - 17, rue du Docteur Magnan - 75013 PARIS - Tél.: 01 44 24 11 33 - E-mail : gaudant@ipgp.jussieu.fr
Treasurer : Goulven LAURENT - 5, rue Jean-Paul Sartre - 29200 BREST - Tél.: 02 98 05 43 67 - E-mail : Goulvenn@aol.com

Secretary : Jean GAUDANT - 17, rue du Docteur Magnan - 75013 PARIS - Tél.: 01 44 24 11 33 - E-mail : gaudant@ipgp.jussieu.fr

Assistant secretary : Philippe GRANDCHAMP - 5, rue du Coteau - 92370 CHAVILLE - Tél.: 01 47 09 64 65.

Council :

  • Michel DURAND-DELGA - La Pélisserie - Florentin - 81150 MARSSAC-SUR-TARN.
  • Gaston GODARD - 2, allée Mirabeau - 92240 MALAKOFF. Tél. : 01 44 27 51 91 - E-mail : gg@ccr.jussieu.fr
  • Hugh TORRENS - Department of Earth Sciences - University of Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG (United Kingdom). Tél.: [44] 1782 58 3183 - E-mail : gga10@keele.ac.uk
  • Lydie TOURET - Collection de Minéralogie - Ecole nationale supérieure des Mines - 60, boulevard Saint-Michel - 75272 PARIS Cedex 05. Tél. : 01 40 51 91 43 - E-mail : touret@musee.ensmp.fr