Department of Biology records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA-028

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes publications, class descriptions, accreditation materials, departmental slides, planning documents, historical information, and correspondence from the Department of Biology at Ball State University ranging from 1939 to 2006.

Some items from this collection have been digitized and made accessible through the Digital Media Repository. (Click digital object link in red box to access.)

Dates

1939 - 2006

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Ball State University Libraries make every reasonable effort to provide accurate information regarding the copyright status of materials held by Archives and Special Collections. Patrons may scan items or request a reproduction of one or more items in the collection; however, it is the responsibility of the patron to evaluate whether or not the intended use complies with copyright law.

Biographical/Historical

The Department of Biology was formerly under the general Department of Science until 1965 when Ball State University transitioned from the Ball State Teachers College. The Department of Biology is now one of the largest departments in the College of Science and Humanities, offering numerous academic programs and degree options.

Extent

4.5 Cubic Feet (4 archival letter boxes, 1 thin archival letter box, 16 long slide boxes, and 1 small slide box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series: Series 1: Administrative records Series 2: Publications and printed ephemera Series 3: Photographs and audiovisual materials Series 4: Slides