Stebbins (George Ledyard) Papers, 1949-1981

Collection context

Summary

Title:
George Ledyard Stebbins Papers
Dates:
1949-1981
Creators:
Stebbins, G. Ledyard (George Ledyard), 1906-2000.
Abstract:
Extent:
83.1 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

George Ledyard Stebbins Papers. UC Davis, Special Collections

Background

Scope and content:

Plant science research papers, correspondence, class materials and lecture notes.

Biographical / historical:

Ph.D., Harvard University; Professor of Genetics, University of California, Davis (1950-1973); Member, National Academy of Sciences; author of Darwin to DNA: molecules to humanity (1982) and The human organism and the world of life (1983).

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by UC Davis, Special Collections staff.
Date Prepared:
1949-1981
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

George Ledyard Stebbins Papers. UC Davis, Special Collections

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621