Forstall seems to have taught algebra, geometry, and physics. These are his bound notebooks, in French, perhaps used for teaching.
Dates
1880-1910
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Rev. A.W. Forstall, S.J. was a French-born Jesuit priest and earthquake expert. In 1885, his father immigrated to the United States. Fr. Forstall served as a professor at Regis College for a long time beginning in 1904. He taught mathematics, physics, and chemistry. From 1909 to 1934, he was in charge of the seismic station at Regis College. He also was knowledgeable about the mining resources of the state of Colorado.
Rev. A.W. Forstall, S.J. died in 1948 at the age of 88.
A.W. Forstall, SJ, papers, GTMGamms37, Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington D.C. https://findingaids.library.georgetown.edu/repositories/15/resources/10265 Accessed July 02, 2022.