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Allyn M. Herrick papers

Allyn M. Herrick papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Allyn M. Herrick papers
Creator: University of Georgia. School of Forest Resources
Inclusive Dates: 1963-1969, 1980
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Collection Number: ms1608
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Dr. Allyn M. Herrick was born in Syracuse, New York. He was a graduate of the University of New York at Syracuse and held a Ph.D. in forestry from the University of Michigan. He worked for the U.S. Forestry Service, Purdue University, and the University of Georgia, where he was an assistant professor from 1935-1937 and later served as Dean of the School of Forest Resources from 1957-1980. Lake Herrick at the University of Georgia is named in his honor.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers of Dr. Allyn Marsh Herrick from 1963-1969. Included are two newsletters, correspondence, papers regarding projects of Forestry Sciences Laboratory, and pamphlets regarding Forestry Sciences Laboratory. Also included is a copy of a book presented to Herrick by faculty, staff, and colleagues of the University of Georgia, at his retirement dinner in 1980. The volume contains photographs of and congratulatory notes written by chief administrative officers of the University of Georgia, and the faculty and staff of the School of Forest Resources from that time.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Allyn M. Herrick papers, ms 1608, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2018.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Deans (Education) -- Georgia -- Athens.
Herrick, Allyn M. (Allyn Marsh), -1989
University of Georgia -- Faculty
University of Georgia. School of Forest Resources -- History--20th century

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11-2Papers & book, 1963-1969, 1980