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Olmo (Harold Paul) Papers
D-280
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Description
The Harold Olmo Papers document his work as a Professor of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis.
They include correspondence, research files, photographs and slides of grape varieties, research into the vineyards and grape
varieties of California counties, international files from Olmo's work abroad, and materials relating to his activities in
symposiums, conferences, and advisory boards.
Background
Harold Paul Olmo was a respected Professor of Viticulture at the University of California at Davis. As a grape breeder and
geneticist Olmo developed more than 30 new grape varieties, including Ruby Cabernet, Carnelian, Rubired and Royalty. An early
pioneer of the practice of clonal selection, Olmo utilized his research to create pest and disease resistant varieties. Olmo
was also an accomplished ampelographer. His work in ampelography led him to develop a large collection of grape varieties
for the United States Department of Agricultural National Grape Germplasm Repository as well as playing an instrumental role
in the development of the Foundation Plant Services Program. Olmo also coauthored three editions of the Brooks and Olmo "Register of Fruit and Nut Varieties."
Extent
86.5 linear feet
Restrictions
All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission
to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to
include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open for research.