Howard Lewis Mendall Ornithology Papers
Scope and Contents
The papers of Professor Mendall concern primarily his research on birds and in particular ducks. The collection consists mainly of publications (articles, reprints, journals). Some manuscript materials are present along with field note cards.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1984
Creator
- Mendall, Howard Lewis (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Biographical Note
Professor Emeritus Mendall was born in Augusta in 1909, received his B.A. from the University of Maine in 1931 and his M.A. in 1934. He was appointed to the faculty in Wildlife Resources in 1937. He was a leader in the Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit and was affiliated with the U.S. Department of the Interior. He retired from the University of Maine in 1977. He died Jan. 27, 1994.
Extent
13 linear feet (11 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Alan Hutchinson, Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, June 1997.
General Note
For list of publications see box 2382 folder 0.
Subject
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Organization)
- North American Wildlife Conference (Organization)
- University of Maine -- Faculty (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Howard Lewis Mendall Ornithology 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 University Archives Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
