Beekeeping publications
Scope and Contents
The Ray Stannard Baker collection includes biographical information, business correspondence (1924-1945), bibliographies, beekeeping publications, news clippings of bee books and apiculture history, and Baker's personal beekeeping records. The biographical information is comprised of several obituaries and a booklet from his memorial service. Baker's correspondence includes business transactions, personal letters, and inquiries about other bee book collections, particularly the Cowen Collection in England. The bibliographical materials include lists of publishers, price lists, history of Baker's collection of beekeeping books, and a Friends of the Library newsletter, dated winter-spring 1947, announcing the donation of the Baker collection to Michigan State University. The Baker collection also includes beekeeping publications from France, Germany and India.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1945
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (1 box (8 folders)) ; 27 x 14 x 32 cm.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository