A&M 3162Maurice Brooks, Biology Professor, Papers, 1922-1973 A&M 3162Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-18 13:16:40 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard West Virginia and Regional History Center Maurice Brooks, Biology Professor, Papers Brooks, Maurice, 1900-1993 A&M 3162 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/2/resources/1400 2.3 Linear Feet Summary: 2 ft. 4 in. (5 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.) 1922-1973 Correspondence and lecture files of Maurice G. Brooks, a French Creek native and WVU graduate, who served as a professor of biology from 1932 to 1938 and professor of wildlife management from 1938 until 1969. His papers particularly deal with his work with the Wilson Ornithological Club, National Audubon Society, and West Virginia Conservation Commission. Subjects of special note include: Redstart magazine; the formation of the WVU Faculty Senate; the controversy between Gov. Matthew M. Neely and West Virginia University president, Charles E. Lawall; and World War II. Notable correspondents include: Robert G. Kelley, Clarence Meadows, Jennings Randolph, and Irvin Stewart. West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center English Conditions Governing Access

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