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Department of Biology records , 1896-2013
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Department of Biology records
- Dates
- 1896-2013 (inclusive)18962013
- Quantity
- 9.25 linear feet, (15 containers)
- Collection Number
- UA 038
- Summary
- The Biology department at the University of Oregon offers expertise and research opportunities in a wide range of disciplines including Neuroscience, Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Evolution, Ecology, and Marine Biology. The collection contains records that document the functions, activities, and people of the department.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Department of Biology at the University of Oregon is a scientific research department affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences that was founded in 1876. Originally a part of the Academy of Science, the department worked closely with physics, chemistry, zoology, and botany to establish curriculum and education standards for science. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the University of Oregon experienced a "golden age" of scientific studies when it was ranked 25th nationally in research science. As a result, the Department of Biology expanded through the complete reconstruction of the department's facilities and the introduction of a new research curriculum in genetics and biopsychology. As of 2025, the Department of Biology provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to study alongside scientists both on campus in Eugene, Oregon, and in Coos Bay, Oregon with the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in a variety of topics such as cellular and molecular biology, developmental biology, ecology and evolution, human biology, marine biology, neuroscience and behavior, and bioinformatics.
Source:
UO Biology website: http://biology.uoregon.edu/
University of Oregon Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oregon
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Department of Biology records documents the variety of reports, policy decisions, programs, and curriculum advancements established by the department spanning from the 1870s to the 2010s.
Beginning with a journal of meeting minutes from the Academy of Science, the records feature meeting minutes from department heads, individual department committees, and faculty discussing hiring decisions, curriculum choices, and educational policies. The records also contain enrollment reports among other forms of university assessment such as budgeting and grant requests through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, self-reports, and program rankings.
In terms of curriculum, course proposals, policy changes, syllabus, change summary reports, an meeting minutes from the Curriculum Committe and Curriculum Task Force are documented for both the traditional quarter system and the proposed semester system.
Information can be also be found regarding the specific programs associated with the department including the Malheur Field Station and their planning, advertisements, and curriculum as well as information on extended outreach efforts such as the Summer Outreach Sessions and correspondence related to their programming.
Construction maps, budgeting, and planning documents related to the Science Additions I-III and the Bio-Social colony can be found documented throughout the records.
In addition, the records contain documentation on student life including information on the 1920 Samara Bonty Club and their meeting minutes, as well as newsletters and commencement information.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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