Merle T. Jenkins Papers 1913-1974 1913-1958

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Merle T. Jenkins Papers 1913-1974 1913-1958

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The Merle T. Jenkins Papers consist ofmaterials created and assembled by Jenkins that document his student yearsat Oregon Agricultural College and his career as an agronomist anddeveloper of corn hybrids. The Papers include photographs, correspondence,publications, certificates, ephemera and artifacts. Jenkins graduated fromOregon Agricultural College in 1916.

1 cubic foot, including 150photographs; 2 boxes, including 1oversize box

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Oregon State University Libraries University Archives

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