Overton F. Boyd papers, 1915-1938 (bulk 1915-1925).

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Overton F. Boyd papers, 1915-1938 (bulk 1915-1925).

Papers relate to Boyd's position as a sugar chemist at the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture in Trinidad, British West Indies. Two broadsides (in Spanish), 1916, pertain to the United States' military control of the Dominican Republic during Woodrow Wilson's administration. A memorandum book, 1915-1916, contains formulae for sugar processing, notes, and a few cancelled postage stamps. Printed volumes include "Proceedings of the Sixth Congress of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists," held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1938.

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Boyd, Overton F. (Overton Fuqua), 1891-1951.

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Overton F. Boyd, son of Louisiana State University president Thomas D. Boyd, was a sugar chemist and professor. From the description of Overton F. Boyd papers, 1915-1938 (bulk 1915-1925). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122559617 ...

Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture (Trinidad and Tobago)

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The Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture, forerunner to The University of the West Indies, was established in 1921. In 1960 it was incorporated into the Faculty of Agriculture of the St. Augustine Campus of The University of the West Indies. From the description of ICTA miscellany : a miscellany from Christmas parties and the like, 1945-1955. [1945-1955] (The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine). WorldCat record id: 48230939 ...