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Paul Albert Volz papers, 1966-1994

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Volz, Paul Albert, 1936-
Title
Paul Albert Volz papers
Dates
1966-1994 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.70 cubic ft. (14 boxes)
Collection Number
08915
Summary
Collection contains copies of publications, articles, notes, brochures and reports relating to Paul Albert Volz’s studies with NASA; and miscellaneous other materials.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

Paul Albert Volz was born March 26, 1936 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He received his B.A. degree in biological sciences and sociology from Heidelberg College in Ohio in 1958 and went on to receive his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in plant sciences, mycology, and cancer chemotherapy from Michigan State University.

He taught at Washington State University, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Indiana University, and Purdue University before moving on to Eastern Michigan University (EMU). At EMU Paul Volz taught classes in medical mycology, microbial ecology, and mycology, among others. He became the chairman of microbiology and the director of the Mycology Laboratory.

Paul Volz was very active in mycology research. He was the principal investigator responsible for flight operations and experimental procedures of the Apollo MEED (Microbial Ecology Evaluation Device) Program at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and completed numerous studies in the Bahamas, Taiwan, and the Soviet Union.

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Content Description

The Paul Albert Volz collection is comprised of materials relating to his professional and research activities. The majority of the collection is published material written by Volz but it also contains numerous student theses and information about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Microbial Ecology Evaluation Device program. The Star Wars© comic strip has a story line with a mycologist named Volz.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Paul Albert Volz papers, 1966-1994, Collection Number 08915, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no other known archival collections created by Paul Albert Volz at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The Paul Albert Volz papers were deeded to the American Heritage Center by Paul Volz from 1991-2018.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Monte G. Kniffen in June 1999 and updated by Jamie Greene in March 2019.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Microbial ecology--United States.

Corporate Names

  • Eastern Michigan University.
  • United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Occupations

  • Microbiologists.

Processed by Monte G. Kniffen
2006

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