William (Bill) P. Flatt research papers, 1950s-2013

Summary

Creator:
Flatt, William P.
Date:
1950s-2013
Extent:
31 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William (Bill) P. Flatt research papers, UA0103, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes photographs, lecture and research notes, students evaluations and biographical materials.

Biographical / historical:

William P. Flatt is the D.W. Brooks Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Foods and Nutrition. Flatt has been at UGA since 1969, when he was recruited from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He has received 10 national awards, including a presidential citation and the USDA Secretary's Honor Award, one of the most significant recognitions the department can bestow. Flatt came to UGA in 1969 as chairman of the Animal Sciences Division but within a year was named director of the Georgia Experiment Stations. In 1981 he became dean of the College of Agriculture, which was later named the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He served as dean until 1994 when he decided to step down. At this time Flatt was recruited by the Department of Foods and Nutrition in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences to conduct research in energy metabolism and to teach basic human nutrition. He has been a major supporter of the university, having established multiple graduate and undergraduate scholarships and awards for outstanding seniors, including an endowment for the Bill and June Flatt Professorship of Foods and Nutrition. In 2012 Dr. Flatt was the receipient of the UGA Alumni Association Award for Faculty Service.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by series.

Access and use restrictions

Terms of access:

Though this collection is open for research, the audiovisual recordings are in their original format and do not have copies available for public use. One can make a request for a public use copy but the ability to convert an item is dependent upon the format and condition of the recording.

Preferred citation:

William (Bill) P. Flatt research papers, UA0103, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.