Perry W. Gilbert was a Cornell University professor, noted shark researcher and Mote Marine Laboratory Director from 1967-1978. The materials in this collection cover 1944-1992 and contain fascinating information on shark investigations and the development of Mote as a major center for shark and marine research.
The collection includes Dr. Gilbert’s published papers, articles, and books; correspondence with other researchers, the U.S. Navy and legendary figures e.g. Lloyd Bridges, Peter Benchley, and Jacques-Yves Cousteau; documents on the development of shark repellents and the expansion of Mote; and photographs of sharks and other sea life.
Additional items related to Perry W. Gilbert can be found in the Mote Historical Publications Collection.
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