Eugene Odum correspondence, 1945-1982

Summary

Creator:
Odum, Eugene Pleasants, 1913-2002
Date:
1945-1982
Extent:
12 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Eugene Odum correspondence, UA97-044, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of Dr. Odum's correspondence for the years 1945-1982.

Biographical / historical:

Eugene Odum (1913-2002) was an influential University of Georgia instructor from 1940 until his retirement in 1984. He is considered to be the "Father of Modern Ecology" and was the author of the pioneering book Fundamentals of Ecology. Odum was instrumental in the creation of the Institute of Ecology at the University of Georgia, the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory near Aiken, S.C., and the Sapelo Island Marine Science Institute.

Arrangement:

Organized alphabetically within date ranges.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Eugene Odum correspondence, UA97-044, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.