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Michigan State University. Horticulture Department

 Organization

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Frederick C. Bradford papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.148
Scope and Contents

The collection contains notes dated June, July and August 1929 and appear to be from a course in the history of horticulture. Frederick C. Bradford taught a graduate course titled "History and Literature of Horticulture" that was offered in the winter and summer of that academic year.

Dates: 1929

Harold B. Tukey collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.104
Scope and Content This collection consists of an oral history recording on audio cassette tape. The recording is reminiscences of Ruth Tukey Bates (widow of Harold B. Tukey, later Mrs. Emmert Bates) made at her home in Woodland, Michigan on August 30, 1978. Bates recounts aspects of Harold Tukey's professional life, including his graduate studies at the University of Chicago, his work with embryo culture of stone fruits, his decision to move to East Lansing to head the Michigan State College Department of...
Dates: 1978

Harold P. Gaston collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.19
Scope and Contents The collection consists of a taped interview with Harold P. Gaston, former professor of Horticulture at Michigan State University. The interview was conducted by professor Frank G. Dennis at Gaston's home in South Haven, Michigan in 1974. In the interview, Gaston discusses his early years at MSU in the 1920s. His comments include descriptions of the personalities of professors Victor Gardner, Roy Marshall, Frederick Bradford, Robert Loree, John Crist, N. L. Partridge, W. C. Dutton, Hugh...
Dates: 1974

Horace A. Cardinell papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.10
Scope and Contents In the oral history interview conducted by Frank Dennis in December 1972, Cardinell comments on his colleagues at the Michigan State Horticulture Department, especially F. C. Bradford and V. R. Gardner. Also discussed is field work performed by Cardinell in relation to department research projects. Mrs. Cardinell contributes anecdotes and details to the interview. A biographical sketch of Cardinell, released by the Brazilian government prior to his second appointment in that country, is...
Dates: 1972

HORT Report UA 16.34 & UA 16.58

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Serial-00351
Dates: 1964 - 1981

Horticultural Report UA 16.58

 Collection — Box 1-2
Identifier: Serial-00354
Dates: 1966 - 2008

Horticulture Handbook UA 16.58

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Serial-00353
Dates: 1972 - 1975

Liberty Hyde Bailey papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.1
Scope and Contents The papers of Liberty Hyde Bailey span the years 1855-1958. The majority of the materials were received from the Liberty Hyde Birthsite Bailey Museum in South Haven, Michigan. The collection contains correspondence, writings by Bailey, newspaper and magazine clippings and photographs. The collection also includes reproductions of botanical drawings. The correspondence includes three Christmas cards from Bailey to his wife; a collection of business letters; a letter from China in...
Dates: 1852 - 1958

Martin J. Bukovac papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA-17.385
Scope and Content

The Martin Bukovac papers files contain correspondence and reports reflecting his career. Also included are reminiscences about events and people during his career. Topics include his research, awards and recognition, international visits, university committees, and grants. Other topics include work with the National Institute of Health, pesticides, National Science Foundation, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the new MSU Horticulture building.

Dates: 1958 - 2015

Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-1.2
Scope and Contents The records include subject files and correspondence of Karl McDonel and Elliot Ballard during their time as Secretary of the Board of Trustees. There is also one file of records from Jacweir (Jack) Breslin's time as Secretary. Their files cover a variety of subjects and give a varied and rather complete look at the operations of Michigan State University. Other records include early financial records for labor, purchasing, and farm products; building inventories; departmental and grading...
Dates: 1857 - 2016

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Type
Collection 21
Archival Object 2
Digital Record 1
 
Subject
Horticulture -- Study and teaching 7
Horticulture 5
Letters (correspondence) 5
Interviews 4
Photographs 4