Charles Winslow McNeil (b. 1916) received the Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Michigan in 1942 and joined the faculty of Washington State University a few years later. His principle research interests, as indicated by his papers, were with migratory waterfowl, parasites, and the zoological effects of the introduction of massive irrigation in central Washington.
McNeil's papers consist of drafts of his doctoral disseration and certain articles, and of photographs and maps relative to his investigation of the early years o£ the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project.
Papers are arranged according to subject, while the approximately 1075 photographs were retained in their original order.
This collection is open for research use.
[Item Description]. Cage 327, Charles Winslow McNeil Papers . Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
The papers of Charles W. McNeil (b. 1916) Professor of Botany at Washington State University, were donated to the Washington State University Library by Mr. McNeil in 1976 and 1977.
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Typescript drafts and notes relative to preparation of doctoral dissertation and other research.
Maps and photographs relative to a National Science Foundation research project concerning zoological phenomena within irrigation canals in central Washington.
7x11 inch maps of the various territorial divisions of the Columbia Basin Irrigation project
2x2 inch mounted color transparencies, original labels attached.