Descriptive Summary
Blair, William Franklin
William Franklin Blair
Photographs
ca.
1912-1980
Materials are written in
English.
89-143
2 inches
Dolph Briscoe Center for American
History,The University of Texas at
Austin
William Franklin Blair
(1912-1985) was a noted zoologist and University of Texas professor. The images
in this collection document Blair's life from childhood and include both family
and professional subjects, as well as a portrait of him in his World War II
uniform.
Biographical NoteWilliam Franklin Blair (1912-1985) was a
noted zoologist and University of Texas professor.
Scope and ContentsThe 52 images in this collection document
Blair’s life from childhood through World War II and professional meetings in
which Blair participated. Also included are photographs of Blair fishing with
his wife Fern and photographs of Blair Woods, the Blairs’ Austin homestead that
they donated to the Travis County Audubon Society.
Access RestrictionsUnrestricted access.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Blair, William Franklin
Blair, Fern
Subjects
Fishing
World War, 1939-1945
Zoologists—Texas
Zoologists—United States
Places
Austin (Tex.)
Preferred CitationWIlliam Franklin Blair Photographs, ca.
1912-1980, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas
at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
3T15
Photographs