Horticulture and Crop Science Department, 1958-2013

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Summary

Creators:
Virginia R. Walter
Abstract:
Extent:
15LF, 24 containers
Language:
Preferred citation:

Horticulture and Crop Science Department . California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, University Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains documents, photographs, slides, and other materials related to the development and administration of the Horticulture and Crop Science Department at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo including the formerly titled Ornamental Horticulture Department. Records include the working papers of Professor and former Interim Head of Environmental Horticultural Science Virginia Walter (retired) reflecting department advancement, operations, and curriculum. Records of the Pi Alpha Xi honorary society Upsilon Chapter at Cal Poly which was established in 1975 include charter applications and photographic images of chapter events. Records also include travel documentation, ranking documentation, and photographs of the Floral Design Team and program. Photographic images and slides reflect course content, department activities, student work, floral and plant exhibits and projects, and greenhouse projects.

Biographical / historical:

The Environmental and Crop Science Department is a department within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). Environmental Horticultural Science (formerly Ornamental Horticulture) and Crop Science merged in 2002 to strengthen the curriculum and prepare students to enter the Plant Agriculture Industry. The department specializes in the three primary areas: Environmental Horticultural Science, Fruit and Crop Science, and Plant Protection Science.

Acquisition information:
Gift

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

Horticulture and Crop Science Department . California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, University Archives

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives
Robert E. Kennedy Library, Rm 409
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, US
Contact:
(805) 756-2305
archives@calpoly.edu
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