Barrows, Harlan H. Papers circa 1880-1939

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Barrows, Harlan H. Papers circa 1880-1939

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Harlan H. Barrows (b. April 15, 1877, d. May 15, 1960) was an important figure in the early development of the academic discipline of geography in the United States. As a university professor and government consultant, Barrows played a leading role in the developing fields of historical geography and the conservation of the environment and natural resources. The collection contains Barrows' research and course notes, outlines, papers, reading lists, government reports, and bibliographic note cards; Barrows' students' research papers and course notes; and various maps, charts, and newspaper clippings. Materials with definite dates fall between 1880 and 1939, with the bulk of the material mainly dating from the 1910s to the 1930s. The collection primarily documents Barrows' influential teaching and the methodical research used to support his many course subjects and government work.

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