Finding aid for the E. Barton Worthington papers


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

Biography of E. Barton Worthington

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.

Scope and Content

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.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection remains in its original arrangement.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

Environmental biology.

Persons:

Worthington, E. Barton (Edgar Barton), 1905-.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.

Other Finding Aid

A paper copy of the folder list is available.