Paul Jackson Kramer papers, 1856 - 1994 (bulk 1927-1974)

Using These Materials Teaser

Using These Materials Links:

Using These Materials

Restrictions:
Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University...
More about accessing and using these materials...

Summary

Creator:
Kramer, Paul Jackson, 1904-
Abstract:
Paul Jackson Kramer, a world renowned educator, scientist and author, was professor of botany at Duke University from 1931-1995. The Paul J. Kramer Papers reflects Kramer's career as a university professor and plant physiologist, his participation in various scientific and learned societies including his service within the National Science Foundation and on the U.S. Air Force's Committee on the Disposal of Herbicide Orange, and his involvement in the development of the Botany Dept., the Phytotron, and Duke University. Materials include correspondence, reports, writings and addresses, memoranda, research and teaching material, photographs, and printed matter. Major subjects include Kramer's contributions in the field of botany, particularly plant-water relationships, the physiology of forest trees, and botanical research in controlled environments. English.
Extent:
12 Linear Feet
12000 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
UA.29.02.0040
University Archives Record Group:
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

The Paul Jackson Kramer Papers include correspondence, reports, writings and addresses, memoranda, research and teaching material, photographs, and printed matter. The collection reflects Kramer's career as a university professor and plant physiologist; his participation in various scientific and learned societies, including his service within the National Science Foundation and on the U.S. Air Force's Committee on the Disposal of Herbicide Orange; and his involvement in the development of the Botany Dept., the Phytotron, and Duke University. Kramer's prominence within the international and national scientific communities is attested to throughout the collection.

The Correspondence and the Subject Files series document the development of the Botany Department; the phytotron; faculty governance; and the Gross-Edens Affair, an administrative controversy at Duke in 1960. The Correspondence and Subject Files series contain Kramer's correspondence with scientists abroad. The subject files document Kramer's role in a number of scientific organizations, the National Science Foundation, learned societies, and the government. The papers are particularly useful as they provide information on cooperation among plant scientists after World War II and the early history of the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS).

A substantial portion of the collection is comprised of correspondence that pertains to Kramer's research, the direction of graduate students, scientific organizations, matters at Duke University, and other subjects.

The Research and Teaching Notes series document Kramer's research and teaching and are useful for the study of his contributions in the field of botany, particularly plant-water relationships, the physiology of forest trees, and botanical research in controlled environments. Research notes and materials are principally located in the Research and Teaching Notes series. However, information related to Kramer's research is scattered throughout the collection. The Correspondence series as well as the Subject Files and Research and Teaching Notes series reflect Kramer's role as a teacher.

The Photographs series contains pictures of the Botany faculty.

A folder list of Boxes 5-11 is available as part of the collection file. Please consult University Archives staff.

Box 7 is closed pending processing.

The folder entitled "Named Professorships" is restricted by donor request.

Biographical / historical:

Paul Jackson Kramer was a world renowned educator, scientist and author. Born 8 May 1904 in Brookville, Ind., educated at Miami University in Ohio (A.B., 1926) and Ohio State University (M.Sc., 1929 and Ph.D, 1931), Kramer was appointed to the Duke University faculty in 1931, and promoted to Professor of Botany in 1945. Kramer was named James B. Duke Professor of Botany in 1954 and became James B. Duke Professor Emeritus in 1974. Other appointments included Director of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University, 1945-c.1974, and Program Director in Regulatory Biology, National Science Foundation, 1960-1961. Kramer served as president for the following professional societies: American Society of Plant Physiologists, 1945; North Carolina Academy of Science, 1961-1962; Botanical Society of America, 1964; and American Institute of Biological Sciences, 1964. He served as Chair, Phytotron Board of Duke University and North Carolina State University, 1962-1976. Honors and awards received include National Academy of Sciences, 1962; American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1963; American Philosophical Society, 1971; and the American Institute of Biological Sciences Distinguished Services Award, 1977, as well as four honorary degrees between 1966 and 1975. Kramer's publications include Plant and Soil Water Relationships. Kramer died 24 May 1995.

Acquisition information:
The Paul Jackson Kramer Papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1962 (A62-629), 1967 (A67-77), 1974 (A74-117), 1981 (A81-7), 1995 (A95-68) and (A95-90).
Processing information:

Processed by Linda Daniel

Completed February, 2004

Encoded by Linda Daniel, February 2004

Updated by Sherrie Bowser, May 2007

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Contents

Using These Materials

Using These Materials Links:

Using These Materials

Restrictions:

Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws 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.

In off-site storage; 48 hours advance notice is required for use.

Box 7 is closed pending processing.

The folder entitled "Named Professorships" is restricted by donor request.

Terms of access:

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.

Before you visit:
Please consult our up-to-date information for visitors page, as our services and guidelines periodically change.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Paul Jackson Kramer Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.