The collection consists of Phillips' official correspondence, notebooks, research and field data, graphs, magazines, newsletters, articles, photographs, slides, sketches, maps, and awards.

Julius B. Phillips (J. B. Phillips) was born July 1, 1904 in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Fisheries and moved to Pacific Grove, California in 1928 to work for the California Department of Fish and Game as a resident marine biologist for the area. J.B. Phillips held the position until he retired in 1968. During his 40 year career, Phillips authored or co-authored over 75 scientific publications (a partial list of publications follows this finding aid.). Phillips collected data on the day to day fishing operations in the Monterey Bay area, and also contributed to the understanding of many marine species including sardines, anchovies, lingcod, rockfish, sablefish, and Dungeness crabs. A significant portion of his research was dedicated to the study and identification of rockfish. His two most influential papers include “A Review of Rockfishes of California (Family Scorpaenidae),” published in 1957, and “Life History Studies on Ten Species of Rockfish (Genus Sebastodes),” published in 1964. His work in this area earned him a commendation from the California State Legislature and the chameleon rockfish (Sebastes phillipsi) is named in his honor. Julius B. Phillips died on May, 31 1995 in Grants Pass, Oregon.

5 document cases; 1 cardbox; 1 flat box; 4 linear feet (2.75 cubic feet)

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