Glacier Bay scientists, 1879-1982, ca. 1983

Collection

Identifier: MS 4-19-3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Preliminary guide, photographs, and U.S.G.S. microfiche of glacier photos.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1879-1982, ca, 1983

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Request for permission to publish or reproduce material from the collection should be discussed with the Librarian.

Biographical

Dr. Field served as head of the Dept. of Exploration and Research of the American Geographical Society from 1945 until his retirement in 1969. He studied Glacier Bay since 1926, and also worked in Prince William Sound. In 1983 he participated in the Glacier Bay Symposium for which he compiled information on the scientists and research in Glacier Bay. He has kindly agreed to share this information and assist the library in providing basic material on Alaska glaciology.

Extent

1 Volumes : 1 folder ; Manuscript, 450 pages

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Dr. William O. Field compiled information on the scientists and research in Glacier Bay. He has kindly agreed to share this information and assist the library in providing basic material on Alaska glaciology.