Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Gary Parsons Papers
UA.17.252
Table of Contents
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."
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.
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.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections April 2006
Conrad Hall888 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.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection.
- Michigan State University. Entomology Museum.
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
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“The Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection: History of the Collection” by Gary Parsons Undated |
FD | 1 | ||
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“Report on the Status of the Entomology Museum at Michigan State University” by Roland Fletcher 1964 |
FD | 2 | ||