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Institute of Ecology records, James W. Geis interview
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Institute of Ecology records, James W. Geis interview | |
| Creator: Geis, James W. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1985 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 interview(s) (20.0 minutes) | |
| Collection Number: UA97-066_0007 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
James W. Geis was appointed instructor of Forest Botany straight from the University of Illinois in 1968. He enrolled at the State University of New York College of Forestry at Syracuse University for graduate studies under Professor E.H. Ketchledge and earned his Ph.D. in June 1972. In 1979, Geis was appointed Assistant Vice President for Research Programs and Executive Director of the Institute of Environmental Program Affairs at ESF.
Scope and Content
James Geis discusses the Institute of Ecology, including its origins, its approaches to research, its relationship with colleges and universities, its structural and funding challenges, and its demise.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Institute of Ecology records, James W. Geis interview, har.ua97.066.0007, University of Georgia Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Resources may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use).
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.
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Institute of Ecology records, UA97-066 and the Ecological Society of America records, UA97-061