Inventory of the George Thomas Hargitt Papers,
1927-1941
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Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Hargitt, George Thomas, 1881-1971.
Title
George Thomas Hargitt Papers, 1927-1941
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
300 Items
Abstract
George T. Hargitt came to Duke University in 1930 where he became a Professor of Zoology and Director of Graduate Studies.
Contains material pertaining to Professor Hargitt's Biology classes 1-4, including lists of reference and reserve books, bibliographies, student term papers, lists of scientific leaders, and outlines for seminars and courses. Materials in the collection date from 1927-1941.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits students to inspect their education records and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records.
Portions of these materials are restricted by donor request.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.
Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], George Thomas Hargitt Papers, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The George Thomas Hargitt Papers were received by the University Archives as a
transfer in 1964.
Processing Information
Processed by Sherrie Bowser, November 2006
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, October 2007
Accession A64-74 is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note
George T. Hargitt came to Duke University in 1930 where he became a Professor of Zoology and Director of Graduate Studies. He retired in 1951, at which time he was made professor emeritus. Hargitt was born in Fairfield, Indiana and received his A.B. from Syracuse University (1902), his A.M. from University of Nebraska (1903), and his Ph.D. from Harvard (1909). In 1939, he was given an honorary doctorate of science by the University of Syracuse. He also was featured in the book "American Men of Science." He died in 1971.
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Collection Overview
Contains material pertaining to Professor Hargitt’s Biology classes 1-4, including lists of reference and reserve books, bibliographies, student term papers, lists of scientific leaders, and outlines for seminars and courses. Materials in the collection date from 1927-1941.
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Subject Headings
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
- Hargitt, George Thomas, 1881-1971.
- Duke University. Zoology Dept.
- Duke University--Faculty.
- Duke University--Students.
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
Box 1
Student papers, 1927-1941
History of Biology - Outline II
Seminar - History Biology, weekly outline
History of Biology - Reference and reserve books
Originals and translations - classic historical articles in books
History of Biology, outlines (4 folders)
History of Biology, reference and reserve books
