Eugene Odum papers-Institute of Ecology, 1937-1990

Summary

Creator:
Odum, Eugene Pleasants, 1913-2002
Date:
1937-1990
Extent:
52 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Eugene Odum collection of correspondence, 1945-1982. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University Archives, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of information on Dr. Odum's professional meetings and travel, manuscripts and published papers, graduate student records, Ecology Institute information, correspondence and building plans, records pertaining to L.R. Pomeroy, financial information, grant proposals, newsletters, surveys, and other miscellaneous information.

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.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Eugene Odum collection of correspondence, 1945-1982. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University Archives, The University of Georgia Libraries.