Description
Correspondence, manuscripts and reprints of writings, and some subject files relating to Merriam's career at the University
of California as well as his work in palaeontology and conservation.
Background
Born in Iowa, Oct, 20, 1869, John Campbell Merriam, palaeontologist, educator and administrator, grew up in the Midwest, where
he attended Lenox College. After obtaining his doctorate from Munich, Merriam came to the University of California as an instructor
of palaeontology and historical geology in 1894, becoming a full professor in 1912, and Dean of the Faculties in 1920.
Extent
Number of containers: 9 cartons, 1 box
(Linear feet: 11.75)
Restrictions
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of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The
Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright
owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.
Availability
Collection is open for research.