Description
Nicholas E. Collias was an internationally renowned zoology educator and ornithologist. Collias worked on his long term research
program concerning the development of social behavior in birds with his wife, Elsie C. Collias. The collection consists of
materials related to his academic work as a student and professor, field studies, and involvement in professional organizations.
Materials include field notes, research article manuscripts, correspondence, thesis drafts, teaching files, publications and
records from scientific organizations.
Background
Nicholas Elias Collias, an internationally renowned zoology educator and ornithologist, was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois
on July 29, 1914.
Extent
13.5 Linear Feet
(9 cartons)
Restrictions
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are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright
and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
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