Lawrence John Eilers Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of material associated with Professor Eiler's teaching, research, and professional interests. The extensive material relating to Professor Eiler's work on Iowa vascular plants might prove useful to researchers interested in continuing that work.
There is also a good body of correspondence, arranged chronologically, relating to Professor Eiler's responsibilities at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. There are good files of correspondence to and from his professional colleagues relating to his ongoing research interests, especially his work on the vascular flora of Iowa. Professor Eilers kept the letters of some of his more frequent correspondents in separate files. But there is also a general file that includes both these frequent correspondents and many other correspondents. Professor Eilers maintained friendly relationships with many of his professional colleagues. Formal letters about scientific nomenclature often include informal notes about Professor Eiler's personal life.
The collection includes photographic slides that Professor Eilers used in his teaching and research. Some of the slides are well-labeled; most are not. Professor Eilers apparently took most of the images on the slides himself. University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson maintained the labeling of Professor Eilers in the processing of the photographic slides.
Dates
- 1963-1991
Creator
- Eilers, Lawrence J. (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Lawrence John Eilers was a long-time member of the biology faculty at the University of Northern Iowa. He received his B. A. (1949) and his M. A. (1960) from the Iowa State Teachers College, now the University of Northern Iowa. He received his Ph. D. from the University of Iowa in 1964. He taught at the University of Iowa, Syracuse University, and Indiana State University before joining the faculty of the University of Northern Iowa in 1968.
Professor Eilers taught plant taxonomy, plant systematics, local plants and animals, and other courses. He also taught plant taxonomy at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory for many years during the summer session. His area of special study was vascular plants, an area in which he conducted research and published. He also lent his special expertise to the Iowa chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Professor Eilers died on March 26, 2000.
Extent
3.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
In the spring semester of 2011, Professor Daryl Smith, a biology faculty colleague of Professor Eilers, delivered this collection to SC&UA.
Processing Information
Collection processed and Web inventory developed by University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson, March 2011. Updated by Library Associate Dave Hoing, January 2018 and April 2018. Linear feet updated on September 15, 2017.
- Title
- Lawrence John Eilers Papers
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