Frank C. Vasek papers, circa 1954-1999, undated

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Summary

Creators:
Vasek, Frank C.
Abstract:
The Frank C. Vasek papers contain articles, reports, correspondence, photographs, and other material from Vasek's tenure as life sciences professor at the University of California, Riverside. The bulk of the collection consists of information on plants from California and other areas.
Extent:
2.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language:
The collection is in English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Frank C. Vasek papers (UA 365). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Background

Scope and content:

The Frank C. Vasek papers contain articles, reports, correspondence, photographs, and other material from Vasek's tenure as life sciences professor at the University of California, Riverside. The bulk of the collection consists of information on plants from California and other areas.

Biographical / historical:

Frank C. Vasek was a professor in the department of Botany at the University of California, Riverside.

He received a B.S. from Ohio University in 1950. He went on to earn his Ph.D. from U.C.L.A. in 1955 and began teaching at UC, Riverside in 1954. He served as Chair of the department of Biology from 1970-1974. He also played a key role in establishing the Botanic Gardens at UCR, acting as the first director from 1962-1967.

Vasek is known for his research about ancient creosote rings. In the late 1970s, he discovered what is possibly the oldest creosote bush ring in the Mojave Desert, which he named 'King Clone.' It was thought to be the oldest living plant in the world at an estimated 11,700 years old.

Acquisition information:
Provenance unknown.
Processing information:

Processed by Andrea Hoff, University Archivist, in August 2019.

Arrangement:

The Frank C. Vasek papers are arranged into four series as follows:

  • Series 1. Publications, 1956-1996, undated
  • Series 2. Correspondence, 1954-1989
  • Series 3. Creosotes and King Clone materials, 1981-1988, undated
  • Series 4. Other professional activities, 1964-1999, undated
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research, with the exception of select files that are restricted.

Terms of access:

Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Frank C. Vasek papers (UA 365). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
Contact:
(951) 827-3233
specialcollections@ucr.edu
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