Study of the Middle Pennsylvanian Flora Found in the Buildex Quarry, Franklin County, Kansas
Overview
David A. Otto's Master of Science in Biology dissertation focuses on the Middle Pennsylvanian flora in the Kansas coal fields. His research lists and describes the fossilized species found in the Buildex Quarry of Franklin County, Kansas, determines the numbers and types of Middle Pennsylvanian flora in Kansas, and makes the information usable for classrooms. The pages of his dissertation contain documentation of his research and findings, as well as maps and photographs taken of the quarry, the dig, and the species found. The originals of these photographs are housed in the two binders found within this collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1957
Creator
- Otto, David Arthur, 1934- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No item within this collection may be copied in any manner via any means at any time. Only eye viewing of any and all items held within said collection is permitted, although hand-scribed notes on paper using a lead pencil as regards any and all items held within said collection is permitted. Photographs held within said collection must remain in their individual, transparent slips while being viewed and studied. Contact staff at ksrlref@ku.edu or (785) 864-4334 for assistance if there are questions.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Biography of Dr. David Arthur Otto
David Arthur Otto was born on February 19, 1934, growing up in Fort Scott, Kansas. He majored in botany at the University of Kansas, was on the Dean’s Honor Roll and received his A.B. degree in 1956. He earned an M.S. in biology in 1957 at K.S.T.C. Emporia (now, Emporia State University), after which he became a faculty member at Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri. He began studying for a doctoral degree two years later in 1959. He held a National Science Foundation Science Faculty Fellowship at the University of Missouri (1963-64) and contributed articles to the Encyclopedia Americana.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Scope and Contents
This collection contains David A. Otto's Master of Science in Biology dissertation, A Study of the Middle Pennsylvania Flora Found in the Buildex Quarry, Franklin County, Kansas, along with the fossil and quarry photographs related to Dr. David Otto's dissertation research.
Physical Location
RH MS 1258
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dr. David A. Otto and Elizabeth B. Otto, 2011.
- Title
- Guide to the Study of the Middle Pennsylvanian Flora Found in the Buildex Quarry, Franklin County, Kansas Collection
- Subtitle
- Study of the Middle Pennsylvanian Flora Found in the Buildex Quarry, Franklin County, Kansas
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by acs, 2012; Finding aid encoded by acs, 2012; corrected el 2012
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in <language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/6006825979
- Preferred citation
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Study of the Middle Pennsylvanian Flora Found in the Buildex Quarry, Franklin County, RH MS 1258, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository