Papers, 1958-1965.

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Papers, 1958-1965.

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The collection documents Harrar's activities outside of the Rockefeller Foundation between 1958-1982. Few of his scientific writings are represented in the collection.

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Rockefeller Foundation

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The Rockefeller Foundation was established in May 1913 by John D. Rockefeller, by act of the New York State Legislature, "to promote the well-being of mankind throughout the world". From its earliest years, several separate organizations and divisions have carried on the Foundation's work in carefully selected fields. In 1913, the International Health Board (originally the International Health Commission) was formed in order to extend the work of the Rockefeller Sanitary Commission for the Eradi...

Harrar, J. George (Jacob George), 1906-1982

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J. George Harrar (1906-1982), generally regarded as the father of the "Green Revolution," was a plant pathologist who formed and headed the Rockefeller Foundation's pioneering agricultural assistance proghram in Mexico from 1942 to 1952. He later served the Rockefeller Foundation as Deputy Director for Agriculture (1952-1955), Director of Agriculture (1955-1959), Vice-President (1959-1961), and President (1961-1972). From the description of Papers, 1958-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat reco...