John Edward Eckert Papers, 1917-1966

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Summary

Creators:
Eckert, John Edward, 1895-
Abstract:
John Edward Eckert (1895-1975) served as Professor of Entomology at the University of California, Davis from 1931-1962. The majority of his Papers contain his correspondence on subjects such as ants, bee diseases, honey marketing, and queen bees, among other topics. Also included are Eckert's writings, research materials, and some photographs on apiculture subjects.
Extent:
12.8 linear feet
Language:
Collection materials in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John Edward Eckert Papers, D-079, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.

Background

Scope and content:

The John Edward Eckert Papers are 12.8 linear feet and span the years 1917-1966. The majority of the Papers (9 linear feet) contains incoming and outgoing correspondence on subjects such as ants, bee diseases, honey marketing, and queen bees, among other topics. Also included are Eckert's writings (2 linear feet), research materials (0.6 linear feet), printed materials (0.8 linear feet) and some photographs on apiculture subjects (0.4 linear feet).

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is arranged in five series: 1. Correspondence, 2. Writings, 3. Research Materials, 4. Printed Materials, 5. Photographs.

Biographical / historical:

John Edward Eckert was born on January 1, 1895 in Ohio. He received a B.S. in Agriculture (1916), an M.S. in Entomology (1917), and a PhD (1931) from Ohio State University. He began his career as an entomologist in North Carolina as a nursery inspector and then became Assistant Professor of Entomology (1919-1922) followed by Associate Professor of Entomology (1922-1924) at North Carolina State College. In 1924, Eckert became Associate Apiculturist with the United States Department of Agriculture. He was stationed first in Washington, D.C. and then in Laramie, Wyoming.

Eckert arrived at the University of California, Davis in 1931 as Assistant Professor of Entomology and Assistant Apiculturist, served as Chairman of the Entomology Department from 1934-1946, and retired in 1962.

Eckert passed away on August 19, 1975.

Source:

Laidlaw, Harry H., Bacon, Oscar G., Gary, Norman E., and Summers, Francis M. "John Edward Eckert." In Memoriam. [Berkeley, Calif. : Academic Senate], 1977.

Processing information:

Sara Gunasekara was assisted by student employee Jane Oh in the processing of this collection.

Physical location:
Researchers should contact Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright is protected by the copyright law, chapter 17, of the U.S. Code. All 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 Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John Edward Eckert Papers, D-079, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.

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
speccoll@ucdavis.edu
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