Mary L. Bowerman papers, 1915-2000 | University and Jepson Herbaria Archives, University of California, Berkeley

Scope and Contents: These papers document the professional and personal life of Mary L. Bowerman, California botanist, author of Flora of Mount Diablo, and cofounder of Save Mount Diablo. The collection, which dates from 1915 to 2000, includes research files, scientific notes and data, correspondence, student work, photographs, and personal memorabilia. The collection documents Bowerman's extensive research on the flora of Mount Diablo, which began when she was a graduate student in botany with Willis L. Jepson at the University of California. The collection also documents her work with the conservation community to preserve and protect the Mount Diablo area.