Barrie K. Gilbert papers
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the research and activities of Barrie Gilbert, a wildlife and fisheries professor at Utah State University from 1976 until retiring in 2008. The bulk of the materials represent his professional research and publications, and information he collected in his years of service. Of note are the field books and journals that detail daily research observations, and 16mm films documenting animal behavior, including dolphins, bears, antelope, and racoons, among others.
Dates
- Creation: 1964-2013
Creator
- Gilbert, Barrie K., 1937- (Person)
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Barrie K. Gilbert papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical / Historical
Barrie Gilbert began his career at Utah State University as a wildlife biologist in 1976 after having earned his BS degree from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada (1962), and his MA and PhD from Duke University (1964 and 1969, respectively). Gilbert primarily focused his research on animal behavior, particularly Grizzly bears. He is an acknowledged expert on bear behavior, as well a tireless advocate for the species, despite nearly losing his life to a bear attack in Yellowstone in 1977. Gilbert retired from USU in 2008 and relocated to Canada, where he holds dual citizenship.
Extent
43 boxes (22.5 linear feet)
Abstract
This collection contains the professional papers of Barrie K. Gilbert.
Arrangement
This collection is divided into 7 series: Publications/other writings; journals/fieldbooks, notebooks; author files; subject files; research articles; workshops/conferences/reports; and audio-visual materials.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were donated by Dr. Gilbert around the time of his retirement in 2008. Additional items (primarily audio-visual materials) were added to the collection in 2023.
Processing Information
Processed in 2023.
- Title
- Guide to the Barrie K. Gilbert papers
- Author
- Finding aid written by Heather Housley and Kelly Revegno
- Date
- ©2023
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English.
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu