Harry Hyde Laidlaw Papers, 1882-2000

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Harry Hyde Laidlaw Papers, 1882-2000

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Harry Hyde Laidlaw, considered the "father of honey bee genetics," was a professor in the UC Davis Department of Entomology from 1947-1974. He was best known for developing artificial insemination technology for honey bees and his contributions enabled selective breeding of honey bees and the fundamental study of insect genetics. His papers contain correspondence, writings, research materials, course materials, and photographs.

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University of California, Davis. General Library. . Dept. of Special Collections

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Laidlaw, Harry Hyde, 1907-

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Professor Laidlaw served as a faculty member in the Department of Entomology, UC Davis from 1947-1974. He was best known for developing artificial insemination technology for honey bees. From the description of Papers, 1882-2000. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 53989045 Biography Biographical Narrative Harry Hyde Laidlaw (April 12, 1907-September 19, 2003) wa...