Henry J. Quayle papers
Collection Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material pertaining to Henry J. Quayle, former professor of Entomology at the University of California Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. Correspondence consists of typed and handwritten letters between Henry J. Quayle and individuals within the academic community as well as agricultural and horticultural agencies worldwide. This correspondence documents the importance of Quayle's work as a leading agricultural entomologist and the impact his research had on the agricultural industry. Hand-annotated manuscripts for chapters in his book Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects along with documents containing biographical information on Quayle are also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1903-1951, undated
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1908-1913
Creator
- Quayle, H. J. (Henry Josef), 1876- (Person)
Languages
The collection is in English.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
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Biographical Note
Henry J. Quayle was born on the Isla of Man, England on April 29, 1876. As a child he moved with his family to the United States and settled in Champaign, Illinois. Quayle’s early education was through the Illinois public school system and he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1903, with a degree in Entomology. After graduation, Quayle spent a year at the University of California as an assistant in the Entomology Department. The next two years were spent collaborating with the Federal Horticultural Board study on the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Henry J. Quayle spent a year at Iowa State University teaching Zoology before returning to the University of California as an Assistant Professor of Entomology. Within that time, Quayle earned his Master of Science degree from the University of California. From 1912-1915, Quayle served as Professor and Chairman of the University of California Division of Entomology at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. In 1923, Quayle introduced the use of cyanide fumigation methods for agricultural pest control in Australia and Spain. Quayle spent much of 1929-1930 working with the United States Department of Agriculture furthering his studies of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Henry J. Quayle was viewed as a pioneer in the field of Entomology, working with multiple agricultural and horticultural agencies within the state and federal government as well as academia. Quayle’s expertise in this area contributed to the development of pesticides and the use of insects to combat the detrimental effects of other insects on agriculture. Quayle capped his career by publishing the book Insects of Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruits in 1938 that quickly became an essential text used by citrus growers worldwide. Henry J. Quayle died in Riverside, California on October 24, 1951 after a long and distinguished career in Entomology and agricultural research.
Chronology
- 1876:
- Henry J. Quayle was born on the Isla of Man, England on April 29, 1876.
- 1880:
- Quayle and his family came to the United States and settled in Champaign, Illinois.
- 1903:
- Quayle graduated from the University of Illinois.
- 1905-1906:
- Quayle taught Zoology at Iowa State University.
- 1911:
- Quayle received a Master of Science degree from the University of California.
- 1912-1915:
- Quayle was professor of Entomology and chairman of the Division of Entomology at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California.
- 1923:
- Quayle introduced cyanide fumigation methods in Australia and Spain.
- 1929-1930:
- Quayle spent a year working with the United States Department of Agriculture to study the Mediterranean fruit fly.
- 1938:
- Quayle published the book Insects of Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruits.
- 1943:
- Quayle retired from the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California.
- 1951:
- Henry J. Quayle died in Riverside, California on October 24, 1951.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Abstract
This collection is comprised of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material pertaining to Henry J. Quayle, former professor of Entomology at the University of California Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. Correspondence consists of typed and handwritten letters between Henry J. Quayle and individuals within the academic community as well as agricultural and horticultural agencies worldwide. This correspondence documents the importance of Quayle's work as a leading agricultural entomologist and the impact his research had on the agricultural industry. Hand-annotated manuscripts for chapters in his book Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects along with documents containing biographical information on Quayle are also included.
Collection Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series as follows:
- Series 1. Professional papers, 1903-1951, undated
- Series 2. Correspondence, 1907-1929
Acquisition Information
The Henry J. Quayle papers were acquired in 1982.
Processing History
Processed by Melissa Huntington, 2010.
- Title
- Henry J. Quayle papers
- Status
- Processed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Melissa Huntington.
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside CA 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu