Portions of this collection have restricted access; the remainder of this collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
The Gregory A. Lewbart Papers is comprised of files representing Dr. Gregory Lewbart’s veterinary work, research, teaching, and professional development activities. The collection includes clinical documents, research materials, correspondence, news clippings, documentation from publishing processes, administrative documents, photographs, and teaching files. Most of the files are from his work at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and his work in the larger veterinary community. Additionally, some files pertain to his education and prior work experience.
Gregory Aldo Lewbart (b. March 2, 1959) is a veterinarian of aquatic animals and terrestrial invertebrates and reptiles. Dr. Lewbart received a B.A. in biology from Gettysburg College in 1981, an M.S. in biology with a concentration in marine biology from Northeastern University in 1985, and a VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. In 1993, he joined the faculty of North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) as Professor of Aquatic Animal Medicine. In 2016, Lewbart became the Assistant Department Head for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Clinical Sciences.
Gregory Aldo Lewbart (b. March 2, 1959) is a veterinarian of aquatic animals and terrestrial invertebrates and reptiles with research interests in zoological medicine, pharmacology, infectious diseases, anesthesia/analgesia, surgery, epidemiology, and public health. Dr. Lewbart received a B.A. in biology from Gettysburg College in 1981, an M.S. in biology with a concentration in marine biology from Northeastern University in 1985, and a VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. From 1988 to 1992, he held corporate veterinarian positions at O'Beirne Tropical Fish in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Greenway Farms Inc. in Naples, Florida, a large importer and wholesaler of tropical fish. From 1992 to 1996, Lewbart was Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pathology at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1993, he joined the faculty of North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) as Professor of Aquatic Animal Medicine. In 2016, Lewbart became the Assistant Department Head for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Clinical Sciences. He has a special interest in turtles, and is the faculty advisor for the NC State CVM Turtle Rescue Team.
Dr. Lewbart is a licensed veterinarian in four states: Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida, and North Carolina, and holds USDA Accreditation in Florida and North Carolina. He is also a diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM). In 2007, Lewbart was named Exotic DVM of the Year by Exotic DVM Magazine, and in 2012, he received the William Medway Award for Excellence in Teaching from the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine (IAAAM). Dr. Lewbart has published over 100 popular and scientific articles on invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. He has authored or co-authored 25 book chapters, and edited or co-edited four veterinary textbooks, including the multiple award winning Invertebrate Medicine. Lewbart also enjoys creative writing and has authored several novels.
The Gregory A. Lewbart Papers is comprised of files representing Dr. Gregory Lewbart’s veterinary work, research, teaching, and professional development activities. The collection includes clinical documents, research materials, correspondence, news clippings, documentation from publishing processes, administrative documents, photographs, and teaching files. Most of the files are from his work at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and his work in the larger veterinary community. Additionally, some files pertain to his education and prior work experience.
The collection is divided into three series: Clinical and Research Files, Professional Files, and College of Veterinary Medicine Files. A majority of the Clinical and Research Files series is comprised of clinical case files which are organized according to Dr. Lewbart’s numbering system. The Professional Files series includes materials from Dr. Lewbart’s activities in the professional veterinary community, such as his involvement in state, national, and international organizations; speaking and teaching engagements; and documentation of his publishing activities. The College of Veterinary Medicine Files consist of materials from Dr. Lewbart’s teaching career, such as course files, student activities files, tenure and promotion, and general university files.
This collection is divided into 3 series:
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.
[Identification of item], Gregory A. Lewbart Papers, MC 00441, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Gregory Lewbart, 2012 (Accession nos. 2012.0052, 2012.0192) and 2016 (Accession no. 2016.0147).
Processed by: Taylor de Klerk and Jessica Serrao, 2017 March; machine-readable finding aid created by: Taylor de Klerk and Jessica Serrao, 2017 January. Preliminary inventory updated by: Vivian Phinizy, 2012 August. Preliminary inventory created by: Todd Kosmerick, 2012 February.
The collection is organized into three principal series:
The Clinical and Research Files series consists of materials from Gregory Lewbart’s research and veterinary work from 1975 to 2008, though the majority of the series is made up of clinical case files from Dr. Lewbart’s work at NC State University’s veterinary hospital. Those folders maintain Dr. Lewbart’s organizational scheme, with unique identifiers, often the animal’s name, and the animal’s species. The remainder of this series is comprised of files documenting Dr. Lewbart’s research projects, consultation work, and equipment. Dr. Lewbart’s research interests include pharmacology of various chemotherapeutics on ornamental fishes and clinical problems of captive and wild aquatic invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. There is a significant amount of material documenting Lewbart's research on American horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) with Dr. Louis Leibovitz. Additionally, this series contains photographic slides that are organized topically.
This series is arranged in alphabetical order keeping the creator's original organizational scheme with unique identifiers, when applicable.
The Professional Files series consists of materials relating to Gregory Lewbart’s professional activities outside of North Carolina State University, dating from 1968 to 2011. This includes brochures, agendas, lecture materials, and travel documents for a variety of events such as conferences, workshops, and symposia. Dr. Lewbart was often a speaker, instructor, or attendee at these events, including the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine (IAAAM) and American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) annual conferences. This series also includes materials relating to Dr. Lewbart’s written works, such as published research, and documents and correspondence about manuscripts submitted for publication. These contain materials related to writing and publishing his work, as well as final published copies. There are also files documenting Dr. Lewbart’s editing work for various publications. Additionally, there are correspondence, publications, and other materials from various organizations with which Lewbart was involved; job applications and company recruitment materials for employment opportunities; and collected publications, articles, and news clippings.
This series is arranged in alphabetical order.
The College of Veterinary Medicine Files series contains materials relating to Gregory Lewbart’s activities within North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). These include teaching files with course materials and clinical clerkship supervisory documents; materials relating to student activities such as research, internship and residency programs, and veterinary-related student organizations; tenure and promotion files with faculty and peer reviews; and meeting minutes and correspondence for committees on which Lewbart served. This series also includes documents pertaining to CVM events, educational programs, veterinary facilities, and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
This series is arranged in alphabetical order.
Portions of this series have restricted access; the remainder of this series is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Access to this box is restricted until 2089. For more information, see Special Collections staff.
Portions of this collection have restricted access; the remainder of this collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
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[Identification of item], Gregory A. Lewbart Papers, MC 00441, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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.