Birds
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Earl A. Brooks Ornithological Notes
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0149
Overview
Ornithological notes by Brooks, who was one of four brothers renowned for their studies in biology at WVU around the turn of the century, and after whom Brooks Hall is named. Earl Brooks, WVU Class of 1897, later went to seminary and became a Presbyterian minister before receiving an appointment as professor of Natural Sciences at Boston University. While a student at WVU he began compiling a study of birds of Upshur County. Later this compilation was expanded and published as A Check List...
Dates:
1890-1915
Maurice Brooks, Biology Professor, Papers
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3162
Overview
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....
Dates:
1922-1973