Jim Fowler collection, 1965-2023

Summary

Creator:

Fowler, Jim, 1930-2019

Date:

1965-2023

Extent:

0.75 Linear Feet 3 Boxes and 1 Oversized Folder

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Jim Fowler collection, ms4130, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains materials pertaining to the career of zoologist and television host, Jim Fowler. Included are photographs, clippings, printed materials and slides of Betsey Fowler's art, as well as administrative files kept by photographer Jim Valentine. Of special note are maps of the Animal Forest designed by Jim Fowler, and a Wild Kingdowm poster and comic book.

Biographical / historical:

Born in Albany, Georgia, Jim Fowler (1930-2019) was a zoologist and former host of the television show Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, for which he won four Emmy Awards.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Zoology.
Emmy Awards.
Animals -- Photographs.
Educational television programs -- United States.
Television personalities -- Georgia.

Places:

Albany (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Jim Fowler collection, ms4130, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.