Geography
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Edward Christian Prophet papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.92
Scope and Contents
The papers include biographical information, general correspondence, financial information, information relating to his speaking engagements, and material relating to the Geography Department at Michigan State University.
In addition, the collection contains the following publications: “Railway Digest” (1954-1960), “A Review of Railway Operations” (1930-1952), “A Yearbook of Railroad Information” (1931-1954) and “Ships” (1943-1946).
Dates:
1923 - 1961
Francis Russ papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.194
Scope and Contents
Bound phytogeography class notes of Francis Russ and Pearl Perrin from 1930. The notes are typed and in outline form. The contributions of each to the volume are not distinguishable. Some of the sections of notes have the date they were taken in class. Also included are maps, some of which were hand colored. The notes cover historical developments, definitions of phytogeography, classification and environments, forests, vegetation, climate, readings, and study questions. ...
Dates:
1930
Lawrence Sommers papers
Collection
Identifier: UA-17.315
Scope and Content
The Lawrence Sommers papers contain his work in the field of Geography from the early 1940s until his death in 2007. The earliest works are from his time spent as a Ph.D. candidate researching Norway and many of his later files include further in-depth research on Scandinavia. His collection also includes travel notebooks, photographs, and slides from his many travels abroad doing research in Europe, Africa, and South America. There is also a large collection of photographs from his time...
Dates:
1944 - 2010