Alexander P. Anderson papers and research notebooks. 1855-2003 (bulk 1890-1943).

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Alexander P. Anderson papers and research notebooks. 1855-2003 (bulk 1890-1943).

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The papers and research notebooks of Alexander P. Anderson. The papers include correspondence, articles and essays, school and teaching materials, biographical information, family history, and genealogical data. Two sets of research notebooks focus on the process of puffing cereal grains and on Anderson's experiments with aerodynamics. A smaller set of notebooks focuses on other miscellaneous experiments, such as his experiments on the growth of fruit, watermelons, and puffing wood. The research notebooks on the process of puffing cereal grains and other starches are on microfilm.

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