Bill Fehring slide collection, 1978-1997, Date acquired: 2015, bulk 1991-1997
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Fehring, Bill
- Abstract:
- The Bill Fehring collection is composed of slides and photos that document the ecological health of the Tampa Bay area.
- Extent:
- 0.84 Linear Feet
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Bill Fehring slide collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
Background
- Biographical / historical:
Dr. William K. Fehring earned his PhD in behavioral biology from Cornell University in 1974. Dr. Fehring initially came to Florida to study sharks at the Mote Marine Lab in Sarasota. He then moved into a position as the Pollution Control Director for Sarasota County where he was in charge of the monitoring program for the tidal streams and sewer plants. In 1974, Dr. Fehring took a position with the Tampa Port Authority as an Environmental Manager and worked on the Tampa Bay Harbor Deepening projects and permitting for fresh and saltwater bodies. After leaving the port authority, he continued as a consultant and became the port's representative to the newly formed Agency on Bay Management.
- Acquisition information:
Dr. William Fehring
Donation.
- Arrangement:
Arranged by subject.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Ecology -- Florida -- Tampa Bay
- Places:
- Tampa Bay Watershed (Fla.)
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Bill Fehring slide collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
