Ross, Donald Murray
Zoologist, Marine biologist
1914-1986

Donald M. Ross came from Cambridge University in 1961 to 
join the University  as professor and head of the Department 
of Zoology.  In 1964 he was named Dean of Science, a 
position he held until 1976.  He retired as Professor 
Emeritus in 1979.  A marine biologist, his research focused 
on the biological behaviour of marine animals and colour 
changes in fish.  He was instrumental in the establishment 
of Bamfield Marine Research Station on Vancouver Island in 
1970.  His films of marine animal behaviour have been shown 
at universities throughout the world.

For a more detailed biography and description of this 
collection's contents, consult the descriptive inventory.

Multiple media, [1959-1985], 1.08 m    

Academic affairs, [1968-1975]
Alberta and other universities.

Correspondence, [1960-1984]

Motion pictures, [1973-1984]
Particularly sea anemones and starfish in symbiosis.  
Includes commentaries, correspondence, loan and sale records 
(132 film reels, 8 mm and 16 mm).

Photographs, [1973-1984]
Mainly slides and prints made from the motion pictures (ca. 
1500 images).

Publications, [1960-1985]
Manuscripts and typescripts; notes; correspondence; 
illustrations; off-prints.

Radio and television broadcasts, [1959-1980]
Includes University of the Air, scripts and correspondence.

Research, [1964-1982]
Includes notebooks and sabbatical diaries; laboratory 
reports; Bamfield station; South Pacific.

Access: Restricted
See also: Department of Zoology