Faculty Records (University Of Maine). Professor Simpson (Geddes W.) Records

The records mainly contain textual information created and curated by Geddes W. Simpson who was a nationally known entomologist researcher for his work on aphids, especially those affecting potatoes, but there are also some photographs used as illustrations in research papers and of colleagues. The records cover his service to the University of Maine at Orono as a researcher and later director of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station, professor of entomology, and as editor of the Potato Association of America's American Potato Journal.

The record series Research Papers & Correspondence contains various correspondence with colleagues regarding research and copies of research reports & publications related to Simpson’s work at both the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station and as a professor of entomology.

The record series Subject Records mostly contain correspondence with colleagues both at the University of Maine and other academic institutions and research facilities related to Simpson’s work at both the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station, a professor of entomology, and editor of the Potato Association of America's American Potato Journal.

The record series U.S. Department Of Agriculture Cooperation & Experiment Station Research Records mostly contains research reports, proofs of papers authored or co-authored by Simpson, correspondence regarding the submission and review of these papers to various publications, and copies of Experiment Station bulletins and the “Maine Farm Research” publication that feature papers and articles authored or co-authored by Simpson. Most of the papers and reports relate to U.S. Department Of Agriculture supported research at the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station on the subject of controlling aphids on potatoes. There are also clippings of various articles and papers.

The record series University of Maine Administrative & Historical Records contains copies of papers on the history of the University of Maine’s Department of Entomology, test papers, and various miscellaneous administrative material regarding the research and organization of the Department, its staffing and budgets. The series also contains correspondence, details of staff turnover in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, and a copy of an obituary for Edith Marion Patch.

The record series Potato Association of America Records mostly contains correspondence regarding manuscripts of papers submitted to Geddes Simpson for review in his role as editor of the Potato Association of America's American Potato Journal. There are also copies of some of the manuscripts submitted. There is correspondence with presidents of the Association and copies of the Association’s annual reports and publications. The series also contains awards Simpson received from the Association.

The record series UMaine Honors Program Records contains material related to Simpson’s tenure teaching in the Program includes: correspondence with colleagues, curriculum material, example student papers, and lists of students participating.

The record series Biographical & Personal Records contains miscellaneous photographs of Simpson and the Potato Processing Plant named in his honor, journal, awards, and program from a basketball match.