Roger Delmon Goos papers
Scope and Contents
The Goos papers comprise typescripts, research notes, and photographs relating to Helicosporae, spores with a single axis curved through at least 180 degrees.
Dates
- undated
Biographical / Historical
Roger Delmon Goos (1924- ) a mycologist specializing in Helicosporae, was born in Beaman, Iowa, on October 24, 1924. He received a B.A. in 1950 and a Ph.D. in 1958 from the University of Iowa. Goos was appointed associate professor of botany at the University of Rhode Island in 1970 where he served as chairman of the department from 1971-1986, retiring from the University in 1995. A member of many professional organizations, he served as president of the Mycological Society of America from 1985-1986.
Extent
10.5 Linear Inches (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Archives Volunteer
- Date
- August 2000
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Originally processed by an Archives volunteer, August 2000. Converted to EAD in December 2006 by Kathleene Konkle under a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH-PA 50678-04).
Revision Statements
- December 2006: Converted to EAD by Kathleene Konkle.
Repository Details
Part of the New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Archives Repository
New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Library
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx NY 10458 United States
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