Norman Giles papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Norman Giles papers
Creator: Giles, Norman H., 1915-2006
Inclusive Dates: 1927-1995
Language(s): English
Extent: 3 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Collection Number: UA07-021
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Norman H. Giles was a pioneer in genetics research who was instrumental in establishing the University of Georgia's Genetics Department in 1980. Giles most notable research was dedicated to the study of mutations of Neurospora crassa.

Scope and Content

The Norman Giles Papers are comprised of his travel itineraries and diaries as Dr. Giles pursued his passion for visiting countries all over the globe. Throughout his travels Dr. Giles observed native birds. The collection includes some of his early birding journals based on observations in Georgia. Dr. Giles became the Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Genetics at the University of Georgia in 1972 where his work led to a greater understanding of how biochemical pathways in microorganisms are regulated.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Norman Giles papers, UA07-021, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2015.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Education and Early Birding Activities
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1	1	Notebooks, 1927-1929
1	2	Notebooks, 1930
1	3	Notebooks, 1931
1	4	Notebooks, 1932
1	5	Notebooks, 1933-1934
1	6	Notebooks, 1935-1936
1	7	Field List of Georgia Birds, 1945-1950
1	8	Newsclippings, 1939, 1966
1	9	Genetics Notes, undated
1	10	Action of Alkalies and Acids on Carbohydrates, undated
1	11	Protoplasm and Cells, undated
1	12	Biology Notes, 1932
1	13	Class Notes, Pt. 1, 1934
1	14	Class Notes, Pt. 2, 1934
1	15	Class Notes, Pt. 3, 1934
1	16	Class Notes, 1937
1	17	Emory University, Harvard, 1937-1938
1	18	Correspondence, 1926, 1930-1933
1	19	Correspondence, 1934-1937
1	20	Correspondence, 1938-1941, 1958, 1965
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2	1	Neurospora Correspondence, 1965
2	2	Birding, 1942-1945
2	3	Birding, 1950-1954, 1958, 1967-1968
2	4	Birding, 1960-1963
2	5	Birding, 1963-1965
2	6	Atlanta Bird Club Field Cards, 1919, 1921-1924, 19281934
2	7	Seasonal Bird Lists - Atlanta, 1929-1931
2	8	Atlanta Bird Club Correspondence, 1933-1935
2	9	How to Become a Reliable Field Observer, undated
2	10	Oriole, 1936
2	11	Canaries for Pleasure and Profit, 1931
2	12	Bird Club of Long Island Annual Report, 1931
2	13	Eastern Bird Banding Quarterly, 1934
2	14	Bird-Lore, 1934-1935
2	15	Washington Field Museum Reporter, 1935
2	16	Preliminary List: Birds of Mississippi, 1936
2	17	Bobwhite Quail ... on Georgia Farms, undated
2	18	More Game Birds in America Pamphlets, 1935-1936
2	19	External Parasites from Birds..., 1936
2	20	Migratory Bird Treaty with Mexico, 1936
2	21	National Association of Audubon Societies Pamphlets, 1935
2	22	Emergency Conservation Committee, 1941
2	23	Let's Go to the Woods, undated

 

2. Travel Itineraries and Diaries
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2	24	Antarctica, 1984 December - 1985 January
2	25	Australia, 1990 December - 1991 January
2	26	Bonaire, 1985 November
2	27	Borneo, 1989 August-September
2	28	California - Monterey, 1984 March, 1987 April
2	29	China, Japan, Pt. 1, 1986 September-October
2	30	China, Japan, Pt. 2, 1986 September-October
2	31	Europe, 1978 September
2	32	Iceland and Greenland, 1987 July
2	33	India, 1983 December
2	34	Indian Ocean, Botswana, 1991 March-April
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3	1	Kenya, 1982 July-August
3	2	Manitoba, 1988 June
3	3	Mexico, 1980-1981
3	4	Nepal, 1983 December
3	5	Nebraska, Platte River, 1995 March
3	6	New England, 1983-1985
3	7	North Carolina, 1986 October
3	8	North Pole, 1993 June-August
3	9	Pacific Islands, undated
3	10	Papua New Guinea, 1988 July-August
3	11	Philippines, 1983 August
3	12	Polynesia, 1986 February-March
3	13	Saudi Arabia, 1983 September
3	14	Scandinavia, 1987 June-August
3	15	South America, 1984 December-1985 January
3	16	South America, 1988 October-November
3	17	South Pacific, 1986 February-March
3	18	South Pacific, 1995 May-June
3	19	Trinidad, Orinoco and Amazon Rivers, 1992 October
3	20	World Trip, 1968
3	21	World Trip, 1983-1984
3	22	Yemen, 1983 November-1984 January
3	23	Yugoslavia and Hungary, 1978 September