Hugh Clark Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1995-0016

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection contains correspondence, administrative, professional and personnel files relating to Clark's responsibilities and interests. The collection also contains student records and written doctoral examinations. This latter portion of the collection is restricted. Additions to the collection include personal and professional papers, research materials for publications and correspondence.

Dates

undated, 1947-1998

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Born on 15 April 1914 in Pawling, New York, Hugh Clark received his bachelor's degree from Clark University in 1934 and a doctoral degree from the University of Michigan in 1941.

Clark was professor of physiology at the College of Osteopathy in Des Moines, Iowa, from 1941 until 1945. In 1945, he became an assistant professor of zoology at the University of Iowa. Dr. Clark joined the faculty at the University of Connecticut in 1947. He was made a full professor in 1959.

During his career at the University of Connecticut, Clark was involved in a variety of academic endeavors. In 1960, he was named Director of the Institute of Cellular Biology. He directed the Research Foundation from its establishment in 1963 until 1983. In addition, he acted as Associate Dean of the Graduate School from 1963-1982, as Interim Dean from 1977-1979, and became Associate Vice-president from 1982. He held this last position until his retirement on 31 December 1983.

Clark specialized in developmental biology with a research interest in nitrogen excretion and metabolism.

An active member of the profession, Clark earned numerous distinctions and honors. He served on the governor's Committee on Environmental Policy in 1970, the Connecticut Research Commission from 1965-1971, and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Mental Retardation from 1966-1967. He received the Alumni Association Award for Leadership Excellence from the University of Connecticut in 1976. He was also a member of many professional societies including the American Society of Zoologists, the New York Academy of Science, the Society for Developmental Biology, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Association of University Professors.

Hugh Clark died 24 August 2005 at the age of 91.

Extent

34 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Hugh Clark received his bachelor's degree from Clark University in 1934 and a doctoral degree from the University of Michigan in 1941. He was employed by the University of Iowa from 1945 to 1947, when he joined the faculty at the University of Connecticut. Clark specialized in developmental biology and retired from the University in 1983. The collection contains correspondence, administrative, professional and personnel files relating to Clark's responsibilities and interests.

Arrangement

Series I: Correspondence (undated, 1961-1962)

Series II: Experiment Notes (undated, 1948-1961)

Series III: American Association of University Professors (undated, 1948-1952)

Series IV: Student Files (undated)

Series V: Box Inventory of later Additions (undated, 1947-1998)

Acquisition Information

The materials in the collection were donated by Dr. Clark, or his family, beginning in 1995 and continuing through 2006.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the University, its history, administration, faculty, staff and students. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Separated Material

The following materials have been separated from the collection and cataloged:

Bountiful Land Dodd A5688

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