Eugene E. Collias papers, 1952-2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Collias, Eugene E., 1925-
Title
Eugene E. Collias papers
Dates
1952-2004 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 vertical file
Collection Number
5393 (Accession No. 5393-001)
Summary
Diary of an expedition to the Beaufort Sea in 1952 of a University of Washington professor
Repository
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

Open to all users

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Eugene Collias served as an oceanographer in the Department of Oceanograph at the University of Washington. He wrote and contributed to dozens of publications and technical reports concerned with oceanographic research in the Puget Sound and arctic waters off Alaska

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Diary, 1952, and transcription, 2004, documenting Collias' participation in Beaufort Sea Expedition in 1952. Professor Collias was one of five members of University of Washington Department of Oceanography's crew aboard the USS Burton Island performing oceanographic research off the coast of Alaska, near Barter Island, Point Barrow, and Cape Kellett

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donor: Eugene E. Collias.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Oceanography--Research--Beaufort Sea
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Collias, Eugene E., 1925---Archives
  • Collias, Eugene E., 1925---Diaries

Corporate Names

  • Burton Island (Icebreaker)

Geographical Names

  • Beaufort Sea--Description and travel

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives (curator)