Inman (Douglas L.) Papers, circa 1942-2008

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Summary

Title:
Douglas L. Inman Papers
Dates:
circa 1942-2008
Creators:
Inman, Douglas L. (Douglas Lamar), 1920-2016
Abstract:
Papers of marine geologist and Scripps Institution of Oceanography professor Douglas L. Inman, a founder of the field of coastal oceanography.
Extent:
120 Linear feet (296 archives boxes, 3 flat boxes, and 15 map case folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Douglas L. Inman Papers. SMC 57. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The papers of marine geologist and Scripps Institution of Oceanography professor Douglas L. Inman, a founder in the field of coastal oceanography. The collection includes correspondence, writings, field notes and research notebooks, meetings and lecture notes, accounts of professional endeavors, regional observation data, and extensive aerial and regional images.

Arranged in seven series: 1) BIOGRAPHICAL, 2) CORRESPONDENCE, 3) WRITINGS, 4) RESEARCH NOTES, 5) PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITES, 6) PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS, and 7) AUDIOVISUAL RECORDINGS.

Biographical / historical:

For a detailed account of Douglas L. Inman's life and work, an in memoriam is published online by UC San Diego's Faculty Senate: https://senate.universityofcalifornia.edu/_files/inmemoriam/html/DouglasLamarInman.html

Acquisition information:
Acquired 1987, 1991, 2005-2009
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections Archives, UC San Diego Library
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-11-12 13:40:03 -0800 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW TWO TO THREE (2-3) WEEKS FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.

Terms of access:

Publication rights to materials created by Inman are held by the Regents of the University of California. Images by the US Navy are public domain.

Preferred citation:

Douglas L. Inman Papers. SMC 57. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Location of this collection:
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0175
La Jolla, CA 92093-0175, US
Contact:
(858) 534-2533
spcoll@ucsd.edu
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