Wilson Popenoe papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-041

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Wilson Popenoe papers

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Collection Scope and Contents

This collection includes the diary, record book, and photographs of botanist and agronomistt Wilson Popenoe, who studied avocados, navel oranges, mangoes, and other plant life throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Popenoe was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Seed and Plant Introduction in the role of agricultural explorer from 1913-1925, where he collaborated with David Fairchild, Archibald Shamel, and Palemon Howard Dorsett.

Dates

Creation: circa 1919-1968, undated

Creator

Popenoe, Wilson, 1892-1975 (Person)

Languages

The collection is in English and Spanish.

Access

This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.

Publication Rights

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Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection includes the diary, record book, and photographs of botanist and agronomist Wilson Popenoe, who studied avocados, navel oranges, mangoes, and other plant life throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Popenoe was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Seed and Plant Introduction in the role of agricultural explorer from 1913-1925, where he collaborated with David Fairchild, Archibald Shamel, and Palemon Howard Dorsett.