David H. Howells Papers 1957-1995

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David H. Howells Papers 1957-1995

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The collection includes both David H. Howells' writings and his photographic work, with photography making up the bulk of the collection. This collection is divided into two series. The first series, Environmental Research Papers, is comprised primarily of Howells' writings, both published and unpublished. Topics include water quality management and planning, sediment pollution control, water pollution from toxics, ground water management, and water pollution from agriculture. The second series, Photography, includes negatives, prints, slides taken of black-and-white prints on display, and color slides. Information on Howells' participation in photography exhibits is also included, as well as some examples of published photographs. The subject matter of the photographs varies greatly, but there is a strong emphasis on water and the natural world. There are also photographic portraits of more than thirty people. David H. Howells was the first director of the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) of the University of North Carolina system. During his tenure at WRRI, Howells also served as Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University and Professor of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. In addition to his work within the state, Howells served on several national and international water program evaluation commissions. He received numerous honors for his contributions to water pollution control, including the U.S. Public Health Service Commendation Medal and a Presidential Citation. Howells was also well known for his considerable skills as a black-and-white photographer, his water photos were often featured in WRRI publications.

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Howells, David H.

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David H. Howells was the first director of the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) of the University of North Carolina system. During his tenure at WRRI, Howells also served as Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at NCSU and Professor of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill. In addition to his work within the state, Howells served on several national and international water program evaluation commissions. He received numerous honors for his contributio...

North Carolina State University. Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.

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Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina

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The Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) is North Carolina's water research center, it is a unit of the Consolidated University located at North Carolina State University and works with the Department of Water and Air Resources. From the description of Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina records, 1959-1995 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 505875615 The University of North Carolina Water R...