Richard G. Woodbridge Periwinkle Research Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of published articles written by others gathered by Richard G. Woodbridge to inform his scientific work. He gathered several published pamphlets on lead in construction, lead lined pools and planters, as well as growing algae and seaweed as food sources for snails. The collection includes typed manuscripts of some of his published articles and some correspondence related to Woodbridge's work.
Dates
- 1889-1986
- Majority of material found within 1968-1986
Creator
- Woodbridge, Richard G. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Conditions Governing Use
Information on literary rights available from the repository.
Biographical Note
During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, Richard G. Woodbridge, III, published several scientific books and journal articles related to the common periwinkle snail native to the northeastern Atlantic coast, Littorina littorea. His manuscripts provide the address of Box 111, Princeton Junction, New Jersey.
Extent
1 linear foot (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists primarily of published articles gathered by Richard G. Woodbridge to inform his scientific work.
Arrangement
Arranged in two series: I. Notes and correspondence related to Woodbrige's publications, and II. Research gathered from other publications.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred to Special Collections by the Marine Environmental Research Insitute (MERI), Blue Hill, Maine, in 2012.
- Articles Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Littorina Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Littorina littorea Subject Source: Local sources
- Periwinkles Subject Source: Local sources
- Photographic prints Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Snails Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Richard G. Woodbridge Periwinkle Research Papers
- Status
- Box And Folder List Available
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
