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Career and Research
After graduating from the University of Chicago, Collins and Robinson began working for the United States Geological Survey which brought them to Fairbanks, Florence began her research, with her partner and friend Florence Collins, by microscopically studying rock formations brought from nearby oil fields. After purchasing some property at Lake Minchumina, Florence and her partner were moved to Washington, D.C. requested by the USGS. After spending some time in Washington, they received a grant to study in Alaska. Upon return to Alaska, the two studied prehistoric sand dunes and while doing so they named multiple lakes, some of which are Dune lake, Totek and Big Spectacle lake. Collins' then had to take some time away from her research as she began a family. Once her family was old enough she began working as a liaison for Denali park, where she was then voted president and remained in that position for two decades.

Between 1944 and 1953, Collins' research was primarily focused on exploring the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska, formerly National Petroleum Reserve No.4. Her team's research focused on drilling holes and studying where oil may be abundant. They also studied the layers of rock and the fossils they found to gather geologic data of the area. Using the cores that had been pulled by the drills, they were able to date the rock. Being able to date the petroleum removed from the Jurassic period.

After many holes had been drilled around a specific area, the team would compile findings to establish stratigraphic data. They would also use seismic and gravity surveys in the drilled areas to establish the structure of the area.