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Stanley Paul Young papers , 1940s-1960s
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Young, Stanley Paul, 1889-1969
- Title
- Stanley Paul Young papers
- Dates
- 1940s-1960s (inclusive)19401960
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 3 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 295
- Summary
- Stanley Paul Young (1889-1969) became a biologist who held many positions in the federal government, including in the Department of Interior, and also authored articles and books, including literature for children, regarding America's wolves, coyotes, and big cats. The collection (1940s-1960s) contains manuscript material, photographs, and minor correspondence.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Stanley Paul Young (1889-1969) was born in Astoria, Oregon, and educated at the University of Oregon, where he received a degree in mining engineering, in 1911. He later earned a masters in Biology. He would go on to hold numerous positions in the federal government, including the Department of the Interior.
His first assignment was in 1927, as Assistant Head of the Division of Predatory Animal and Rodent Control. In 1939, he served as the senior biologist in the Branch of Wildlife Research. In 1957, he served as Director of the Bird and Mammal Laboratories until his retirement on October 31, 1959.
He wrote articles for magazines and journals. He was also an author of books, largely about America's wolves, coyotes, and big cats, and many of these books were for young audiences.
[Source: Manville, Richard H. "Stanley Paul Young." Journal of Mammalogy. Vol. 51: No. 1. pp. 131-141. American Society of Mammalogists, 1970.]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1940s-1960s) contains manuscript material, photographs, and minor correspondence.
Manuscript material is organized by book title, and within that, by chapter number or title. There is also a folder containing photographs of American wolves, coyotes, and big cats.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Animals--Juvenile literature
- Authors, American--20th century
- Authors, American--Oregon
- Biologists--United States
- Children's literature, American--Authorship
- Coyote
- Felidae
- Wildlife research--United States
- Wolves
Corporate Names
- United States. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. Branch of Wildlife Research
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Manuscripts for publication
- Photographs
