David Starr Jordan Published Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS050

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of the published papers of David Starr Jordan. He writes primarily on the topic of fish species and has several co-authors. Over half of the papers concern fish in Japanese waters. David Starr Jordan taught zoology at Butler University and then served as the president of Indiana University before becoming Stanford University’s first president.

Dates

Creation: 1900 - 1925

Creator

Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Public domain.

Biographical Note

David Starr Jordan was the founding president of Stanford University, serving from 1891-1913. Earlier in life, he was an ichthyologist and taught zoology at Butler University; he also received an honorary Ph.D. from Butler. Prior to leaving for Stanford, Jordan served as the president of Indiana University from 1884 to 1891. Jordan was a proponent of eugenics and an antimilitarist.

Extent

0.84 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains prints of published scientific papers on the topic of fish written by David Starr Jordan and several co-authors.

Arrangement

Arranged in one series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection is of unknown provenance. Department documentation indicates it most likely was artificially assembled by a prior archivist in the late 1980s or early 1990s (Accession Number 1990.003).