University of Rhode Island. Agricultural Experiment Station

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The Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station was established in 1888 by an act of the state legislature which also provded for the creation of a state agricultural school, both in Kingston, R.I. The school eventually became the University of Rhode Island. During its more than one hundred of service the Station's original mission of agricultural research and experimentation for the benefit of Rhode Island farmers has been expanded to meet the changing needs and demands of agriculture both at home and far beyond state borders.

From the description of Records, 1889-1957 bulk 1890-1912. (University of Rhode Island Library, Kingston). WorldCat record id: 46893654

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referencedIn University of Rhode Island. Office of the President. Records : Howard Edwards, 1880-1937 bulk 1927-1928. University of Rhode Island Library, Kingston, University Library
creatorOf University of Rhode Island. Agricultural Experiment Station. Records, 1889-1957 bulk 1890-1912. University of Rhode Island Library, Kingston, University Library
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correspondedWith Brigham, Arthur Amber, b. 1856 person
correspondedWith Campbell, Mason H. person
correspondedWith Flagg, Charles O. person
correspondedWith Hartwell, Burt Laws, 1865-1939 person
correspondedWith University of Rhode Island corporateBody
associatedWith University of Rhode Island Agricultural. Experiment Station. Poultry Division. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Rhode Island. Agriculture Experiment Station. Chemical Division. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Rhode Island. Office of the President. corporateBody
correspondedWith Wheeler, H. J. b. 1861 person
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Rhode Island
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Agricultural experiment stations
Agriculture
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Fertilizers
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Active 1889

Active 1957

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