Whitman College Biology Department records
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of news clippings, class notes, exams, and photos of the 1969 Samoa interim trip.
Dates
- Creation: 1964-1984
Creator
- Whitman College (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Biology at Whitman College began as part of a general science curriculum, taught by faculty who frequently covered multiple disciplines. As the college grew in the early 20th century, biology became more defined within the academic structure, with increased attention to laboratory instruction and field-based study. By the mid-1900s, the department had developed a strong reputation, with committed faculty leading students in hands-on learning through both coursework and practical investigation. During the 1950s and 1960s, biology was among the departments that maintained high enrollments despite broader institutional struggles, and faculty were noted for their dedication to teaching during years of limited resources.
In the post-war period, biology was part of the larger science division that benefited from gradual curricular reforms and faculty renewal. The department continued to adapt through the 1970s and into the early 21st century, aligning itself with national trends in undergraduate science education. Biology remained a stable and respected program as Whitman emphasized academic rigor and faculty scholarship, contributing to the college’s broader goals of academic excellence and national visibility.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Materials related to the Whitman College Biology Department.
- Title
- Guide to the Whitman College Biology Department records
- Author
- Elizabeth Hambleton
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository