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Donald Sankey Farner papers, approximately 1945-1988
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Farner, Donald S. (Donald Sankey), 1915-1988
- Title
- Donald Sankey Farner papers
- Dates
- approximately 1945-1988 (inclusive)19451988
- Quantity
- 40.23 cubic feet (41 boxes)
- Collection Number
- (Accession No. 3381)
- Summary
- Correspondence, minutes, reports, statistics, laboratory notebooks and publications of a former University of Washington professor of Zoophysiology
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users, however some materials are restricted. For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Collection stored offsite. Advance notice required for use.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Born in Waumandee, Wisconsin in 1915. Received Bachelor of Science degree from Hamline University in 1937 and degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin in 1939 and 1941. Has served on the faculties of the University of Wisconsin, University of Kansas, Washington State University (Prof. of Zoophysiology 1952-1956; Dean of Graduate School, 1960-1964), and University of Washington (Prof. of Zoophysiology since 1965; Chairman, Dept. of Zoology since 1966). Fulbright Research Scholar and Honorary Lecturer in Zoology, University of Otago, 1953-54. Guggenheim Fellow and Visiting Prof. of Zoology, University of Western Australia, 1958-59. Alexand von Humboldt-Stiftung Senior American Scientist Award, Max-Planck-Institut fur Verhaltensphysiologie (Abteilung Aschoff), 1978. Chairman, Division of Biology and Agriculture, National Research Council--National Academy of Sciences, 1969-1973. President, International Union of Biological Sciences, 1967-73. President, I. International Symposium on Avian Endocrinology, Calcutta, 1977. President XVII. International Ornithological Congress, Berlin, 1978.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, minutes, reports, statistics, laboratory notebooks, data, and publications.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 3381-001, Donald Sankey Farner papers, 1945-1988
- Accession No. 3381-002, Donald Sankey Farner papers, circa 1964-1981
- Accession No. 3381-003, Donald Sankey Farner papers, approximately 1950s-1970s
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3381-001: Donald Sankey Farner papers, 1945-1988Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, reports, statistics, and publications, 1945-1988
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted. For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Acquisition Info: Donor: John Wingfield, August 30, 1988
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Accession No. 3381-002: Donald Sankey Farner papers, circa 1964-1981Return to Top
Scope and Content: Laboratory notebooks (includes specimen capture information and experiment data)
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Robert Goff, September 20, 2011
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Accession No. 3381-003: Donald Sankey Farner papers, approximately 1950s-1970sReturn to Top
Scope and Content: Weight graphs and negatives and extra prints of photographs of long term activity records.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Farner, Donald S. (Donald Sankey), 1915-1988--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
