Title: |
E. Barton Worthington papers |
Repository: |
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710 http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/ |
Creator: |
Worthington, E. Barton (Edgar Barton), 1905-. |
Dates: |
1970-1980 |
Quantity: |
1.2 cubic feet |
Abstract: |
The E. Barton Worthington (EBW) papers span from the 1970s to the 1980s and document EBW's work during this time in enviornmental biology of rivers, lakes and dams. |
Identification: |
MSS# 295 |
Language: |
The records are in English |
E. Barton Worthington was an environmental biologist who worked on projects involving dams, rivers and lakes. He began his research by studying the fisheries of Lake Victoria in Africa during the depression years. He ended up writing the volume on science for Lord Hailey's monumental African Survey in 1938. He was also the scientific Director of the International Biological Program of the International Council of Scientific Unions.
The E. Barton Worthington (EBW) papers span from the 1970s to the 1980s and document EBW's work during this time in environmental biology of rivers, lakes and dams. The collection includes reports, studies, journal articles, pamphlets, maps, charts, and correspondence with government officials and scholars.
The following terms have been used to describe this collection.
Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.
A paper copy of the folder list is available.