Whitaker, Douglas Merritt
Variant namesBiographical/Historical Sketch
Professor of Biology at Stanford (1931-1955); Dean of the School of Biological Sciences (1946-1949); Dean of Graduate Studies (1948-1951); Dean of Humanities and Sciences (1951-1952). Acting Vice-President of the University (1948-1949); and Provost (1952-1955). Also served as chief biologist for the Bikini atom bomb tests.
From the guide to the Douglas Merritt Whitaker papers, 1926-1963, (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
|---|---|---|---|
| creatorOf | Douglas Merritt Whitaker papers, 1926-1963 | Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives | |
| referencedIn | William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. | |
| referencedIn | William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. |
Bibliographic and Digital Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository |
|---|
Filters:
| Relation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| associatedWith | Hopkins Marine Station. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Provine, William B. | person |
| associatedWith | Stanford University. Dept. of Biology | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Stanford University. School of Biological Sciences. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikini Atoll (Pacific Islands) |
| Subject |
|---|
| Atomic bomb |
| Occupation |
|---|
| Activity |
|---|
Person
Birth 1904
Death 1973
Related Descriptions
Search Elsewhere
Information
