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SIA RU007385, Wolle, Philip W. 1893-1969, Philip W. Wolle Papers, 1883-1969

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Summary

Creator:
Wolle, Philip W. 1893-1969
Title:
Philip W. Wolle Papers, 1883-1969
Dates:
1883, 1883-1969
Notes:
Philip W. Wolle (1893-1969), a farmer from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, had an avocational interest in the study of algae. His paternal grandfather was the famous algologist, Rev. Francis Wolle
Summary:
These papers consist mostly of materials documenting Wolle's studies on algae. Included is a series of notebooks containing observations and drawings from his research, as well as information on his family; correspondence with Paul S. Conger, Ruth Patrick, Francis Drouet, and other algologists concerning a wide range of research topics; photographs of Wolle, his family, and his farm in Princess Anne, Maryland; a small amount of correspondence of his grandfather, Rev. Francis Wolle, written between 1883 and 1888; and biographical information on Wolle compiled by Conger
Topic:
Algology
Subjects:
Conger, Paul S (Paul Sydney) 1897-1979, Wolle, Francis 1817-1893, Drouet, Francis 1907-, Patrick, Ruth
Form/Genre:
Mixed archival materials, Collection descriptions
Local Number:
SIA RU007385
Physical Description:
0.8 linear meter

Finding Aids to Personal Papers and Special Collections in the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Record Unit 7385

Wolle, Philip W, 1893-1969

Philip W. Wolle Papers, 1883-1969

Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: Wolle, Philip W, 1893-1969
Title: Philip W. Wolle Papers
Dates: 1883-1969
Quantity: 0.8 linear meter.
Collection: Record Unit 7385
Language of Materials: English

Historical Note

Philip W. Wolle (1893-1969), a farmer from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, had an avocational interest in the study of algae. His paternal grandfather was the famous algologist, Rev. Francis Wolle.

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Descriptive Entry

These papers consist mostly of materials documenting Wolle's studies on algae. Included is a series of notebooks containing observations and drawings from his research, as well as information on his family; correspondence with Paul S. Conger, Ruth Patrick, Francis Drouet, and other algologists concerning a wide range of research topics; photographs of Wolle, his family, and his farm in Princess Anne, Maryland; a small amount of correspondence of his grandfather, Rev. Francis Wolle, written between 1883 and 1888; and biographical information on Wolle compiled by Conger.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7385, Wolle, Philip W, 1893-1969, Philip W. Wolle Papers

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Container List

Box 1

Folder 1 Obituary by Paul S. Conger, 1971

Box 1 of 3

Folder 2 Sketches and Illustrations

Box 1 of 3

Folder 3 Diatoms Number 4

Box 1 of 3

Folder 4 Icelandic Diatoms

Box 1 of 3

Folder 5 Wolle Biography by Paul S. Conger

Box 1 of 3

Folder 6 Observations and Drawings, including some correspondence

Box 1 of 3

Folder 7 Biographical Material on Rev. Francis Wolle

Box 1 of 3

Folder 8 Notes, March 1958

Box 1 of 3

Folder 9 Panama Diatoms

Box 1 of 3

Folder 10 Diatomaceae, 1918-

Box 1 of 3

Folder 11 Mrs. Wolle, 1969

Box 1 of 3

Folder 12 Photograph of Wolle

Box 1 of 3

Folder 13 Wolle Biography by Paul S. Conger

Box 1 of 3

Folder 14 Correspondence with Francis Wolle, 1967-1979

Box 1 of 3

Folder 15 Family Photographs

Box 1 of 3

Folder 16 Correspondence with Luigi Provasoli, 1969-1970

Box 1 of 3

Folder 17 Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1938-1939

Box 1 of 3

Folder 18 Photocopies of Wolle Sketches

Box 1 of 3

Folder 19 The Food of Oysters

Box 1 of 3

Folder 20 Panama Diatoms Introduction, 1946

Box 1 of 3

Folder 21 Index Linnaeanum

Box 1 of 3

Folder 22 Observations and Drawings

Box 1 of 3

Folder 23 Beaufort, etc. Notebook

Box 1 of 3

Folder 24 Diatoms Genus-Nitzschia Notebook, 1938

Box 1 of 3

Folder 25 Maryland Diatoms Notebook, January 1944

Box 1 of 3

Folder 26 Diatomaceae Number 4 Notebook, May 1927

Box 1 of 3

Folder 27 Diatomaceae Number 9 Notebook, September 1933-1947

Box 1 of 3

Box 2

Folder 1 Diatomaceae Number 2 Notebook, August 1925

Box 2 of 3

Folder 2 Diatomaceae Number 6 Notebook, July 1928

Box 2 of 3

Folder 3 Diatomaceae of North America - Biology III

Box 2 of 3

Folder 4 Diatomaceae of North American - Maryland Diatoms IV

Box 2 of 3

Folder 5 Diatomaceae of North America - Biology I

Box 2 of 3

Folder 6 Diatomaceae of North America - Biology II

Box 2 of 3

Folder 7 Diatomaceae Number 5 Notebook, September 1927

Box 2 of 3

Folder 8 Diatomaceae of North America - Index

Box 2 of 3

Folder 9 Diatomaceae Number 3 Notebook, August 1926

Box 2 of 3

Folder 10 Desnids-Diatoms Notebook, 1939

Box 2 of 3

Folder 11 Cell Structures, etc. Notebook, 1936

Box 2 of 3

Folder 12 Index Diatoms, Parts I-II

Box 2 of 3

Folder 13 Index Diatoms, Part III

Box 2 of 3

Folder 14 Maryland Diatomaceae Notebook, 1942

Box 2 of 3

Folder 15 Diatomaceae Plankton Notebook Number 8, October 1929

Box 2 of 3

Folder 16 Index Folia - System Naturae - Library List

Box 2 of 3

Folder 17 Diatom Notes

Box 2 of 3

Folder 18 Notes, 1953-1955

Box 2 of 3

Box 3

Folder 1 Rev. Francis Wolle Correspondence, 1883-1888

Box 3 of 3

Folder 2 Philip W. Wolle Correspondence with his mother

Box 3 of 3

Folder 3 Correspondence - A, circa 1938-1942

Box 3 of 3

Folder 4 Binney v. Hollingsworth, et. al.

Box 3 of 3

Folder 5 Paul Conger Correspondence, 1939-1950

Box 3 of 3

Folder 6 Correspondence - D, circa 1938-1942

Box 3 of 3

Folders 7-10 Francis Drouet Correspondence, circa 1938-1940

Box 3 of 3

Folder 11 Francis Drouet and Ruth Patrick Correspondence, 1939-1949

Box 3 of 3

Folder 12 Correspondence - F, circa 1938-1942

Box 3 of 3

Folder 13 Correspondence - M, circa 1938-1942

Box 3 of 3

Folder 14 Correspondence - N, circa 1938-1942

Box 3 of 3

Folders 15-16 Correspondence - P, circa 1938-1942

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Folder 17 Correspondence - R, circa 1938-1942

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Folder 18 Correspondence - S circa 1938-1942

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Folder 19 Correspondence - T circa 1938-1942

Box 3 of 3

Folder 20 Unidentified Correspondence

Box 3 of 3

Folder 21 Habershaw's Catalogue of the Diatomaceae by H.H. Chase, 1885

Box 3 of 3

Folders 22-23 Miscellaneous Publications

Box 3 of 3

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