Boyd E. Wickman papers 1904-2007, bulk 1910-1960

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Boyd E. Wickman papers 1904-2007, bulk 1910-1960

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The Boyd E. Wickman papers primarily consist of materials collected by Wickman, a Forest Service employee, during the course of his research of the history of the United States Bureau of Entomology, Pacific Slope Region. Included are copies of original reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs regarding the Pacific Slope Region as well as Wickman's own research notes and correspondence. The collection also includes one box of materials relating to the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, collected by Wickman in the course of his tenure as Administrative Assistant for the Medical Division during the Games.

Number of containers: 3 cartons, 1 box, 3 oversize volumes; Linear feet: 4.15 linear ft.

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Olympic Winter Games (8th : 1960 : Squaw Valley, Calif.)

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United States. Bureau of Entomology

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The Division of Entomology was formed in 1863. Early heads of this division included Townend Glover and Charles Valentine Riley. Early research included the development of insect control and eradication practices, as well as the identification of insects and their life cycles. In 1904 the Division of Entomology reached bureau status, and research greatly expanded to include many more laboratories around the country and the creation of new inspection procedures to prevent insect pest infestation....

Wickman, Boyd E.

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