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Guide to the Douglas Houghton Campbell Papers, 1888-1953
Stanford University Archives SC 022
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Description
The papers of Douglas H. Campbell include correspondence, records of the Biology
Department, class rolls, bibliography of Campbell's works, and printed works of
Campbell's.
Background
Dr. Campbell was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 1859. He graduated from the
University of Michigan in 1882, and received his Ph.D. and LL.D. degrees there. Dr.
Campbell taught at Indiana University for several years. He came to Stanford when the
University opened in 1891. As a professor of Botany, he has long been recognized as a
leading authority on the structure and reproduction of mosses and ferns. He is the author
of many books on plant life as well as of monographs and other scientific papers. He died
on February 24, 1953 in Palo Alto.
Extent
1.5 linear ft.
Restrictions
Publication Rights:
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of
the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please
contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives.
Availability
Access Restrictions:
None.