Maxwell S. Doty papers
Scope and Contents
The Maxwell S. Doty papers were donated to the University Archives by his wife, Mrs. Meng Sung Doty, in 1995. Through the generosity of the Science and Technology Department in Hamilton Library, the Archives benefited from the service of Ms. Patricia Brandes, who arranged of the papers and prepared the inventory under the direction of the University Archivist.
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 1996
Creator
- Doty, Maxwell Stanford (Person)
Restrictions
Material with personal information may be redacted by the Archives staff. Some fragile items may need to be handled by the staff only. Use of audiovisual material may require the production of listening or viewing copies.
Copyright Notice
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Literary Rights Notice
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Biographical
Dr. Maxwell S. Doty taught at the University of Hawaii's Department of Botany for over forty years. During his tenure as Professor and Professor Emeritus he helped to pioneer the farming of the commercially important seaweed Eucheuma. His teachings, publications and research greatly helped to advance the science of marine agronomy worldwide. It is estimated that the commercial seaweed industry that he was primarily responsible for developing in the Philippines is worth approximately $100 million annually.
This biographical information was provided by David Coleman, Director of the Library at Leeward Community College and former Librarian in Sci/Tech at UH Manoa.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language
English
- Title
- Maxwell S. Doty Papers
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Author
- Jim Cartwright
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Libraries Repository