Cottam, Clarence, 1899-1974
Dates
- Existence: 1899 - 1974
Biographical History
Clarence Cottam (1899-1974) was a wildlife biologist who served as the dean of Brigham Young University's College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences.
Clarence Cottam was born on January 1, 1899, in St. George, Utah. He earned BS and MS degrees from Brigham Young University in 1926 and 1927, then earned a PhD from George Washington University in 1936. He was a biology instructor at Brigham Young University from 1927-1929, after which he served in a variety of positions in government agencies. He became dean of College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences in 1954 and served until 1955. He was a prolific researcher who authored or co-authored around 250 scientific papers. He died March 30, 1974 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Citation:
Washington Biologists' Field Club, August 8, 2014 (Clarence Cottam; b. January 1, 1899 in St. George, UT; d. March 30, 1974 in Corpus Christi, TX; earned BS degree from BYU in 1926; earned MS degree from BYU in 1927; earned PhD from George Washington University in 1936; instructed biology at BYU from 1927-1929; variety of government positions from 1929 to 1954; became dean of College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences in 1954; author or co-author of about 250 scientific papers)Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
College of Biology and Agriculture photographs
Contains photographs of the deans, faculty, classes, facilities, and groups of the College of Biology and Agriculture as well as its predecessors, the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Applied Sciences. Dated approximately 1885-2005.
Clarence Cottam papers
Correspondence, reports, articles, notes, minutes, essays, certificates, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to Cottam's numerous professional activities while working im many capacities for the United States government and for Brigham Young University. The items largely deal with Cottam's work as an ecologist and as a conservationist.