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Preliminary Guide to the Francis Marion Ownbey Papers, 1940s-1960s
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ownbey, Francis Marion
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Francis Marion Ownbey Papers
- Dates
- 1940s-1960s (inclusive)19401969
- Quantity
- 4.5 Linear feet, (5 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- MSSM.004 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection contains research materials of Dr. Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974), who was a Professor in the Department of Botany at Washington State University from 1939 to 1974.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974) was a Professor in the Department of Botany at Washington State University from 1939 to 1974. Dr. Ownbey received his Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science from the University of Wyoming, in 1935 and 1936 respectively, and his Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1939. Dr. Ownbey became a well known botanist for his research on the new species Tragopogon, which led to receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship to study Tragopogon in its native habitat, and several international research trips. The WSU herbarium was renamed the Marion Ownbey Herbarium in 1974.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains research materials of Dr. Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974), who was a Professor in the Department of Botany at Washington State University from 1939 to 1974. The collection consists of research materials pertaining to Tragopogon, north Idaho weeds, Glen Canyon Plants, seed fertility, vascular plants of the Northwest, and plant collection in the Palouse. The collection contains notes, newspaper clippings, photographs and negatives, lantern slides, and copies of articles by Ownbey and other botanists. Additionally, the collection includes maps and graphs.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Francis Marion Ownbey Papers, 1940s-1960s (MSSM.004)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Arrangement reflects a pre-existing order from the records’ creators or previous custodians.
Location of Collection
(MASC STAFF USE) MS.1981.43: 2-2-28-6; MS.1982.53: 2-5-7-3; MS.1985.06: 2-2-2-4Acquisition Information
Collection was transferred from the Herbarium to Washington State University Libraries in 1981, 1982, and 1985. This is an unprocessed collection with multiple accessions.
Related Materials
Francis Marion Ownbey Papers (Cage 320)
Botanical papers (Cage 53)
Carl William Sharsmith Papers (Cage 113)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Botany
- Plant taxonomy
- Tragopogon
Personal Names
- Ownbey, Francis Marion -- Records and correspondence.
Finding aid prepared by Jacki Tyler
2020
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
