Description
Papers of Fred B. Phleger (1909-1993), an oceanographer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography who was known for his research
in the ecology and paleoecology of marine foraminifera, and who helped establish the field of paleoceanography. The collection
includes correspondence, writings, research notes and data, slides, photographs, and films.
Background
Fred B. Phleger (1909-1993) was a professor emeritus at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (University of California, San
Diego), where he was a pioneer in the ecology and paleoecology of foraminiferan protists.
Extent
8.5 Linear feet
(16 archives boxes, 1 record carton, 4 shoeboxes, 1 map case folder, 1 oversize folder, and 1 oversize film)
Restrictions
Publication rights are held by the UC Regents.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.