Maurice Brooks, Biology Professor, Papers, 1922-1973 A&M 3162

Maurice Brooks, Biology Professor, Papers, 1922-1973 A&M 3162


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3162
Title
Maurice Brooks, Biology Professor, Papers 1922-1973
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195701
Quantity
2.3 Linear Feet, Summary: 2 ft. 4 in. (5 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.)
Creator
Brooks, Maurice, 1900-1993
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Correspondence and lecture files of Maurice G. Brooks, a French Creek native and WVU graduate, who served as a professor of biology from 1932 to 1938 and professor of wildlife management from 1938 until 1969. His papers particularly deal with his work with the Wilson Ornithological Club, National Audubon Society, and West Virginia Conservation Commission. Subjects of special note include: Redstart magazine; the formation of the WVU Faculty Senate; the controversy between Gov. Matthew M. Neely and West Virginia University president, Charles E. Lawall; and World War II. Notable correspondents include: Robert G. Kelley, Clarence Meadows, Jennings Randolph, and Irvin Stewart.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Maurice Brooks, Biology Professor, Papers, A&M 3162, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Birds
  • Brooks, A.B.
  • Brooks, Maurice, 1900-1993
  • Conservation Commission of West Virginia
  • King, Eleanor A.
  • West Virginia University - Senate.
  • West Virginia University. Division of Forestry
  • West Virginia University. Faculty Association
  • West Virginia University. Radio Committee
  • Wildlife.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Brooks, A.B.
  • Brooks, Maurice, 1900-1993
  • King, Eleanor A.