Phycological Society of America Records

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. The Phycologigcal Society of America retains ownership of and rights to the archives. Special Collections and University Archives cannot grant permissions for publication or exhibition use.

Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Phycological Society of America Records, Ms1990-038, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
54 Cubic Feet 42 boxes and 1 oversize folder
Creator:
Phycological Society of America
Abstract:
The Phycological Society of America was established in 1946 by and for phycologists, or those who study algae. The records consist of presidents' files and correspondence, financial ledgers, membership lists, conference programs, meeting minutes, videotapes, and a complete run (1965-1990) of the Journal of Phycology. The collection includes notebooks (1874-1883) with sketches of algae by botanist Francis Wolle (1817-1893).
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Phycological Society of America Records, Ms1990-038, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Phycological Society of America Records consist of presidents' files and correspondence, financial ledgers, membership lists, conference programs, meeting minutes, videotapes, and a complete run (1965-1990) of the Journal of Phycology. The collection includes notebooks (1874-1883) with sketches of algae by botanist Francis Wolle (1817-1893).

A preliminary inventory is available online.

Biographical / historical:

The Phycological Society of America was established in 1946 by and for phycologists, or those who study algae.

Acquisition information:
The collection was loaned on deposit to Special Collections and University Archives in several accruals from 1990 thru 1992 and 2005.
Processing information:

The collection is unprocessed. Minimal description was completed prior to 2001, and a premliminary inventory was completed in 2007 and 2008.

Physical location:
Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Oversize materials (Folder 1) are on-site. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard