Gary Parsons Papers
UA.17.252

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator -
Fletcher, Roland John
Creator - Donor
Parsons, Gary L.
Title
Gary Parsons papers
ID
UA.17.252
Date
1964, undated
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 2 folders
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Biographical Note

Gary Parsons is the manager of the Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection at Michigan State University. He was appointed to this position in 1999 and was the first full-time collection manager. He works with the collection, leads tours, and helps researchers. He also teaches insect taxonomy courses. Parsons is a specialist working with beetles.

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Scope and Contents note

The collection consists of a history of the Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection by Gary Parsons which covers from 1889 to 2000. Also included is a copy of a status report by Roland Fletcher about the growth of the Entomology Museum from 1954-1963.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections April 2006

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status note

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Michigan State University. Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection.
  • Michigan State University. Entomology Museum.

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Collection Inventory

Drawer Folder

“The Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection: History of the Collection” by Gary Parsons Undated 

FD 1

“Report on the Status of the Entomology Museum at Michigan State University” by Roland Fletcher 1964 

FD 2