J.B. Phillips Collection
Finding aid created by Monterey Public Library staff using RecordEXPRESS
Monterey Public Library
2023
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Monterey, California 93940
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Title: J.B. Phillips Collection
Dates: 1922-1966
Collection Number: ARC 578
Creator/Collector:
J. B. (Julius B.) Phillips
Extent: 5 document cases; 1 cardbox; 1 flat box; 4 linear feet (2.75 cubic feet)
Repository:
Monterey Public Library
Monterey, California 93940
Abstract: The collection consists of Phillips' official correspondence, notebooks, research and field data, graphs, magazines, newsletters,
articles, photographs, slides, sketches, maps, and awards.
Language of Material: English
By appointment only; Contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.
Reproduction by Local History Librarian or designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of material.
[Identification of item]. J.B. Phillips Collection. Collection Number: ARC 578. Monterey Public Library
Donated by fisheries historian Tim Thomas, 2010
Biography/Administrative History
Julius B. Phillips (J. B. Phillips) was born July 1, 1904 in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington
School of Fisheries and moved to Pacific Grove, California in 1928 to work for the California Department of Fish and Game
as a resident marine biologist for the area. J.B. Phillips held the position until he retired in 1968.
During his 40 year career, Phillips authored or co-authored over 75 scientific publications (a partial list of publications
follows this finding aid.). Phillips collected data on the day to day fishing operations in the Monterey Bay area, and also
contributed to the understanding of many marine species including sardines, anchovies, lingcod, rockfish, sablefish, and Dungeness
crabs.
A significant portion of his research was dedicated to the study and identification of rockfish. His two most influential
papers include “A Review of Rockfishes of California (Family Scorpaenidae),” published in 1957, and “Life History Studies
on Ten Species of Rockfish (Genus Sebastodes),” published in 1964. His work in this area earned him a commendation from the
California State Legislature and the chameleon rockfish (Sebastes phillipsi) is named in his honor.
Julius B. Phillips died on May, 31 1995 in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection is organized into six series. Series 1 contains Correspondence. Series 2 consists of research materials and
is subdivided into two sub-series: Documents and Notebooks. Series 3 contains photos. Series 4 consists of Publications, and
Series 5 contains Miscellaneous Documents. Arranged chronologically within containers.
Sardine Industry
Rockfish
Fishing Boat
Shark Samples
Seaweed
Fisheries
Sonar
Selle, Wilbur
Phillips, Julius B.
Glenn-Colusa
California State Laboratory
Hopkins Marine Station
Monterey, California
Colusa, California