A Guide to the Hugh H. Duval Papers, 1914-1944
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Duval, Hugh H. | |
| Title: | Duval, Hugh H., Papers | |
| Dates: | 1914-1944 | |
| Abstract: | Comprising correspondence, field notes and journals, notebooks, newspaper clippings, and geological and biological sketches, the Hugh H. Duval Papers, 1914-1944, document Duval’s activities as a biology student at the University of Texas and as an amateur geologist and botanist. | |
| Extent: | 5 in. | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
Biology student Hugh H. Duval attended the University of Texas at Austin. In addition, he conducted geological and botanical fieldwork in Bastrop County, Texas.
Scope and Contents
Comprising correspondence, field notes and journals, notebooks, newspaper clippings, and geological and biological sketches, the Hugh H. Duval Papers, 1914-1944, document Duval’s activities as a biology student at the University of Texas and as an amateur geologist and botanist. Correspondence concerns his research on flora, fauna, and the geophysical characteristics of Bastrop County, Texas. Field notes and journals contain observations and sketches of geological strata, fossils, and flora, while notebooks include assignments and lessons for a botany curriculum as well as ethics and biology. Additionally, newspaper clippings pertain to science associations and meetings as well as geology, and sketches depict geological specimens and strata.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Duval, Hugh H. -- Archives. | ||
| Subjects (Organizations) | ||
| University of Texas at Austin -- Students.> | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Biology -- Research -- Texas -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| Botany -- Research -- Texas -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| Geology -- Research -- Texas -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| Places | ||
| Bastrop County (Tex.) -- History -- 20th century. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Hugh H. Duval Papers, 1914-1944, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light" project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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| 2H433 | Hugh H. Duval Papers, 1914-1944 | ||||||||||||
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| 2.325/T6 | Oversize sketch, newspaper clippings | ||||||||||||
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| 2.325/V5 | Oversize newspaper clippings | ||||||||||||