Eugene Odum papers-Institute of Ecology
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteEugene 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. Scope and ContentThis 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. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationEugene Odum collection of correspondence, 1945-1982. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University Archives, The University of Georgia Libraries. General NotesRG4-5 Related Materials and SubjectsSubject TermsRelated Collections in this RepositoryRelated materials available in the following collections of this repository: Eugene Odum administrative papers, Institute of Ecology, 1950-1980; Eugene Odum collection of correspondence, 1945-1982.; Eugene Odum Research Files: Eniwetok Atoll, Old-Field Plant Specimens, Southern Nuclear Task Force, etc., 1950-1970; Odum, Eugene. Papers, Administrative files, 1957-1988; Odum, Eugene - reprints of his articles, 1935 - 1980 & articles by Savannah River Ecological Lab personnel; Odum, Eugene. Research reference files; Georgia Room Vertical Folders filed under "Odum, Eugene P., Dr." |
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