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Glen D. Chamberlain Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0092

Scope and Contents

The collection reflects both the amateur and professional scientific studies of a high school biology teacher in Presque Isle, Maine. There are field notes, study guides, plant lists, extensive correspondence, and an unpublished manuscript for the flora of Aroostook County, Maine. Correspondence is chiefly with college professors and scientific societies regarding collecting, identifying, and exchanging plant specimens (1923-45); some early letters deal with bird identification and banding. The letters from Arthur Norton of the Portland Society of Natural History span Chamberlain's interests and career as a biologist. There are extensive notes and field notes used for two unpublished papers on the history of the Aroostook Valley watershed and a study of sedges (F3), and the manuscript Plants of Aroostook County (F11), as well as annual plant collection lists(F5-9), range maps, and herbarium lists (F14). The location of the herbarium is unknown. A collection of reprints (F22) and an annotated copy of an article by Kate Furbish (F23) reflect a wide variety of scientific inquiry.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-1948

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the library.

Biograhpical Note

Glen D. Chamberlain was a botanist and naturalist who taught at Presque Isle High School in Presque Isle, Maine. He died in 1966.

Extent

2 linear feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection reflects both the amateur and professional scientific studies of a high school biology teacher in Presque Isle, Maine. There are field notes, study guides, plant lists, extensive correspondence, and an unpublished manuscript for the flora of Aroostook County, Maine.

Arrangement

Arrangement is as found, with some reorganization of folder order. Correspondence is alphabetical and chronological.

Series Description

Correspondence (2 folders); Scientific papers and notes (17 folders and 1 card file); Papers of other scientists (3 folders); Photographs (1 folder).

Custodial History

Deposited by Fay Hyland in 1976.

Published Works

“The Birds of Aroostook County...” Bulletin of the Maine Audubon Society, Vol.5, July 1949. p.43-48.
Title
Guide to the Glen D. Chamberlain Papers
Status
Box And Folder List Available
Date
2012
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

Contact:
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