Samuel Benedict Christy died on November 11th, 1914, aged 61 years.
He graduated in 1874 as a Bachelor of Philosophy of the University of California, having studied science and civil, mechanical and mining engineering and metallurgy. He continued at the University as a graduate student until 1879, when he took charge of the instruction in mining and metallurgy, his position being that of Instructor until the year 1885.
During that period he had become well-known by his contributions to technical literature, one of the earliest of which was his report on the Monte Diablo coals in 1875. He also wrote various articles on quicksilver mines and works in different parts of the world. It was, however, by the creation of the School of Mining and Metallurgy at the University of California, which he made his chief aim on being appointed to the Professorship of those branches in 1885, that he won his greatest distinction.
Professor Christy was elected a Member of the Institution in 1901.
Vol. 54, Trans I.M.M. 1944-5, p. 262
