Abstract History of the Department:  The Biology department and/or Biology classes have been active since SGSNC opened in 1913.  Significant names associated with Biology are Beatrice Nevins, Marjorie Carter, Clyde Connell and Wayne Faircloth. The Biology department moved to the Biology Chemistry Building on Main Campus from Nevins Hall.  It was completed in 2001.  During the time covered by the papers, Dr. Clyde Connell was Department Head until 1981, Dr. Wayne...

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Linda Chamberling was an Associate Professor of Biology at Valdosta State University. This collection contains some of her research data, teaching materials, correspondence, employment records, and project data. Most of which relates specificially to biology.

Abstract Dr. Carter came to Georgia State Women's College in 1936, as an Assistant Dean of Women, serving as assistant to Miss Annie Powe Hopper. She is listed as having a BS from William and Mary College. In 1937, in addition to serving as Assistant Dean of Women, she begins duties as an Instructor of Biology, according to the 1937 "Pinecone". She served in a dual capacity, and in 1942, according to the Bulletin of GSCW, She earned a MA in Biology from the University of Virginia. Her...