Melville Harrison Hatch papers, 1930-1969
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hatch, Melville Harrison, 1898-1988
- Title
- Melville Harrison Hatch papers
- Dates
- 1930-1969 (inclusive)19301969
- Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 216
- Summary
- This collection contains research and academic papers on entomology (8 items), three of them written by Hatch's students at the University of Washington in the 1930s; also, general correspondence and brochures, and programs concerning pest control conferences.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Melville Harrison Hatch was an American entomologist who specialized in the study of beetles. He had teaching positions at Millikin University and the University of Minnesota before becoming assistant professor and then chair of the zoology department at the University of Washington. His long career at the University of Washington was highlighted by the publication of the seminal, five-volume work Beetles of the Pacific Northwest. Hatch is responsible for the identification and naming of 13 species. He did his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. Hatch was born 25 November 1898 in Detroit, Michigan. He died 19 January 1988 in Seattle, Washington.
Content Description
The Melville Harrison Hatch papers collection contains research and academic papers on entomology (8 items), three of them written by Hatch's students at the University of Washington in the 1930s; also, general correspondence and brochures, and programs concerning pest control conferences.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1:
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Description: Dougherty, Mites & Ticks, 19321 item : Research papers about mites and ticks in the area of WashingtonDates: 1932Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1: Eernisse, Notes on the introducton, 19311 item : Notes on the introduction and occurrence of several injurious insects in the state of Washington by Fred A. EernisseDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Johansen & Brannon, 19541 item : Preliminary check list of insects and other arthropod pests in Washington State AgricultureDates: 1954Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Mason, Injurious Insects, 19371 item : Injurious insects of the State of Washington, their hosts and control by James MasonDates: 1937Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Records, a study of the Parasites, 19301 item : A study of the parasites of the Satin Moth by Professor M.E. HatchDates: 1930Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Walker, study of combine contamination, 19531 item : A study of combine contamination, field ifestation, and residual sprays under field conditions by David W. WalkerDates: 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Whelan, Western Crickets, 19231 item : Western Crickets, observations made at Fairfield in June, 1923Dates: 1923Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Toxicity of P.D.B. 19381 item : Toxicity of P.D.B. to the Larvae of the HouseflyDates: 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Correspondence, 1931-196914 items : Correspondence between Dr. Melville Hatch and United States Department of Agriculture, Mr. Claude Ritchie, Melville H. Hatch, Lester W. Hanna and other companies.Dates: 1931-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Photos & Other Material8 items : Photographs and other materials between the years of 1937 and 1974Dates: 1937-1974Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Pest Control Conference, 1944-195263 items : Conferences programs and correspondence about Pest Control between the years of 1944 and 1952Dates: 1944-1952Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Entomology
- Insect pests
- Insects--Northwest, Pacific
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)
