E. Barton Worthington papers
Scope and Content
The E. Barton Worthington (EBW) papers span from the 1940s 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.
Dates
- Creation: 1943 - 1987
Creator
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Ohio University retains all property rights to the collection.
Ohio University retains all copyrights unless retained by the donor, other correspondents, or other artists.
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.
Extent
1.3 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.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Other Finding Aid
A paper copy of the folder list is available.
Acquisition Information
The Ohio University Archives received the collection in 2003 from dealer Apfelbaum.
Existence and Location of Copies
Ohio University will entertain requests to photocopy reasonable amounts of material from the collection for the convenience of individual researchers.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
- Title
- Finding aid for the E. Barton Worthington papers
- Author
- The collection was processed by Daniel Lanzillotta and Omolola Famuyiwa in 2006 and 2007, respectively.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
