Wilson Popenoe papers, circa 1919-1968, undated
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Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Popenoe, Wilson, 1892-1975
- 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.
- Extent:
- 0.21 linear feet (1 box)
- Language:
- The collection is in English and Spanish .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Wilson Popenoe papers (MS 041). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- Provenance unknown.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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- Terms of access:
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- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Wilson Popenoe papers (MS 041). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233