The papers of David A. Egloff primarily document his interest in arboretums and the landscaping and appearance of the college and the town of Oberlin, Ohio. The collection contains files relating to Egloff’s service on the Ad Hoc Campus Arboretum Committee, as well as collected materials relating to arboretums (Ohio and other states).

The writings contained within this collection (by Egloff or other authors) concern a variety of subjects, including arboretums, landscaping at Oberlin College, and environmental issues. The researcher should consult the inventory for the listing of the titles included in the writings series.

The bulk of the correspondence relates to his professional activity (on campus and external) and covers a wide range of subjects including the Oberlin College Biology department, research, and environmental concerns. Access to this series by permission of the College Archivist.

Series I. Ad Hoc Campus Arboretum Committee, 1908-89 (9 folders)

The contents of this series relate to the history of Oberlin College landscaping and the responsibilities of the Ad Hoc Campus Arboretum Committee, focusing on the Oberlin College Arboretum, Tappan Square, and the town of Oberlin. The series includes Building and Grounds reports, news clippings, correspondence, notes, maps, and a report to the President of the College, Emil Danenberg (includes photocopies). Slides were kept in this series to maintain the integrity of the materials relating to them. The dates for the file “History” include the copies or transcriptions of original documents.

Series II. Arboretums, 1931, 1939, 1952, 1956-81, 1983, 1990, 1999, n.d. (9 folders)

This series contains pamphlets, maps, notes, letters, and slides regarding eight arboretums (Ohio and other states). Slides were kept in this series to maintain the integrity of the materials relating to them.

Series III. Correspondence (incoming and outgoing), 1968-99, 2002 (9 folders) **Restricted**

Consists of letters sent and received by David Egloff that concern the Oberlin College Biology department and other campus related matters. Also included in this series is correspondence with colleagues and friends external to the Oberlin community. This series is restricted. Access by permission of the College Archivist.

Series IV. Subject Files, 1938, 1953, 1955, 1961, 1963, 1970-93, 1995, n.d. (8 folders)

Consists of copies of grant applications (funded and not funded) for projects relating to biology; correspondence, articles, and photographs relating to George T. Jones and the Jones Quarry; historical information, photographs, and financial records relating to the Camden Bog; and, a file relating to a sabbatical leave. The photographs were kept in this series to maintain the integrity of the associated materials.

Series V. Talks, 1969-79, n.d. (1 folder)

This series contains copies of Egloff’s presentations and notes used for talks.

Series VI. Writings, 1892, c. 1903-07, 1947, 1952, 1959-98, n.d. (6 folders)

The writings are divided into two subsets: Writings by Egloff, and Writings of Others Collected by Egloff. The writings cover subjects such as water quality, marine life, arboretums, and botany. Also included is a copy of the Report on a Campus Arboretum and Landscaping at Oberlin College, 1979 (with assistance from members of the Ad Hoc Campus Arboretum Committee and Michael Doyle, A.B. 1978). The writings include reprints, journals, chapters (copies), newspapers articles, student papers, and a student notebook.

The papers of David Egloff were donated by Egloff to the Oberlin College Archives in two installments in 1999 and 2002.

Records of the Oberlin College Biology Department (RG 9/31)
The Jones Family Papers (RG 30/107)