Institute of Ecology records, James W. Geis interview

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.


Related Materials and Subjects

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Related Collections in this Repository

Institute of Ecology records, UA97-066 and the Ecological Society of America records, UA97-061


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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