Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Preliminary Guide to the Francis Marion Ownbey Papers
1940s-1960s
MSSM.004
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- Ownbey, Francis Marion
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Francis Marion Ownbey Papers
- ID
- MSSM.004
- Date [inclusive]
- 1940s-1960s
- Extent
- 4.5 Linear feet, 5 Boxes
- Location
- (MASC STAFF USE) MS.1981.43: 2-2-28-6; MS.1982.53: 2-5-7-3; MS.1985.06: 2-2-2-4
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection contains research materials of Dr. Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974), who was a Professor in the Department of Botany at Washington State University from 1939 to 1974.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Francis Marion Ownbey Papers, 1940s-1960s (MSSM.004)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Dr. Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974) was a Professor in the Department of Botany at Washington State University from 1939 to 1974. Dr. Ownbey received his Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science from the University of Wyoming, in 1935 and 1936 respectively, and his Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1939. Dr. Ownbey became a well known botanist for his research on the new species Tragopogon, which led to receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship to study Tragopogon in its native habitat, and several international research trips. The WSU herbarium was renamed the Marion Ownbey Herbarium in 1974.
Scope and Content
This collection contains research materials of Dr. Francis Marion Ownbey (1910-1974), who was a Professor in the Department of Botany at Washington State University from 1939 to 1974. The collection consists of research materials pertaining to Tragopogon, north Idaho weeds, Glen Canyon Plants, seed fertility, vascular plants of the Northwest, and plant collection in the Palouse. The collection contains notes, newspaper clippings, photographs and negatives, lantern slides, and copies of articles by Ownbey and other botanists. Additionally, the collection includes maps and graphs.
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Arrangement reflects a pre-existing order from the records’ creators or previous custodians.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2020
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Information
Collection was transferred from the Herbarium to Washington State University Libraries in 1981, 1982, and 1985. This is an unprocessed collection with multiple accessions.
Related Materials
Related Material
Francis Marion Ownbey Papers (Cage 320)
Botanical papers (Cage 53)
Carl William Sharsmith Papers (Cage 113)
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Ownbey, Francis Marion -- Records and correspondence.
Subject(s)
- Plant taxonomy
- Botany
- Tragopogon
- Colleges and Universities
- Washington (State)