The Frederick Schenck Barkalow Papers include materials related to Barkalow's career, research, and service in environmental and conservation organizations. The papers include correspondence, materials on environmental issues, organizational materials, teaching materials, photographs, published material, and Barkalow's extensive research into the gray squirrel.
Frederick Schenck Barkalow Jr. (1914-1982) served as a professor of zoology at North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University) from 1947 to 1979. He taught and researched extensively, and among his many publications was an in-depth study of the gray squirrel.
Born in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Barkalow received a B.S. in Chemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1936. Three years later, he received an M.S. in Zoology from the University of Michigan. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army where he rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel. Following the War, he received a Ph.D. in Zoology at Michigan. Dr. Barkalow became a professor of zoology at N.C. State College from 1947 until his retirement in 1979. He also served as head of the department from 1950 to 1963. During his career at N.C. State, Barkalow had teaching and research responsibilities in both the Zoology Department and the School of Forestry. His extensive research resulted in many publications, including a definitive study of the gray squirrel which was published in 1973. Dr. Barkalow received many honors and awards during his career. In 1979, he became the first member of the N.C. Wildlife Conservation Hall of Fame for his "lifetime of dedicated service" to wildlife conservation. He also served on numerous private environmental organizations and state conservation commissions.
This collection documents Barkalow's research and professional activities in his career as instructor, zoologist, and conservationist. His most authoritative subject of research was the American Gray Squirrel, resulting in numerous articles and a book. He was also very involved in wildlife conservation from a hunter/outdoorsman perspective. The first series of Alphabetical Files contains personal and professional correspondence as well as information gathered on subjects of involvement. The Controversies series documents environmental issues in North Carolina including the expansion of Raleigh-Durham International Airport and its effect on the William B. Umstead State Park. The Organizations series contains correspondence and reports on Barkalow's activities in regional and national conservation organizations. The Photographs series includes a collection of prints and negatives from his Alabama Game Inventory conducted prior to World War II as well as extensive squirrel research photos. The Publications series consists of Barkalow's published material with supporting documentation. The Squirrel Studies series includes his extensive research into the American Gray Squirrel. The final series of University Duties documents his role as a teacher at North Carolina State University.
The collection is arranged in seven series:
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The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.
[Identification of item], Frederick Schenck Barkalow Papers, MC 00113, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Given by Dr. Barkalow: October 19, 1978; March 19, November 16, 1979; April 24, August 21, October 15, 1980; March 11, 1981. Transferred from the Zoology Department, July 16, 1982; Given by Mrs. Barkalow, August 9, 1985.
The collection is organized into seven principal series:
These include correspondence with individuals and some organizations, as well as material gathered on various subjects. The files are a basic reference on various issues in wildlife conservation. It contains discussions on conservation issues as well as information on research subjects. Barkalow's original cross references were left intact.
8.8 Hollinger Boxes
This series consists of correspondence, articles, and reports on several conservation issues involving Barkalow. They include material on Chowan River, a Crabtree Creek flood control project, a proposed Transmountain Smokies Road, and the expansion of Raleigh-Durham International Airport and its effect on the William B. Umstead State Park.
1.4 archival boxes
7.8 archival boxes
Photographs include his work on the Alabama Game Inventory conducted prior to Barkalow's arrival at NC State. It also includes personal and general wildlife photos. In addition, there are some on the topics of the Red Tailed Hawk and other animals. NOTE: There are additional photos of the American Grey Squirrel in the Squirrel Studies series.
4 archival boxes
9.8 archival boxes
7.8 archival boxes
4.2 archival boxes
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[Identification of item], Frederick Schenck Barkalow Papers, MC 00113, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
North Carolina State University does not own copyright to this collection. Individuals obtaining materials from the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center are responsible for using the works in conformance with United States copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.