Papers, 1934-

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Papers, 1934-

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191806038

This collection contains biographical information on Griffith Buck and research materials documenting his work with roses and geraniums. The biographical information includes photocopies of scrapbooks, faculty information forms, and news clippings. The research materials contain photocopies of Buck's rose and geranium breeding notes. The collection also contains writings and published articles by Buck. The materials in this collection are primarily photocopies from the originals, though there are some original biographical materials. The Department has also digitally scanned some materials, primarily photographs of Buck, his family, and his research and other interests.

0.63 linear ft. (1 document box and 1 half-document box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6959143

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Buck, Griffith J., 1915-1991

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Griffith J. Buck was born to Griffith Allen and Mary Louise (Inns) Buck on April 19, 1915, in Cincinnatti, Iowa. He graduated from Rockford (Illinois) Central High School (1923) and later attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (1940-1941). During World War II, he served in the airborne infantry (1942-1945) and attained the rank of Sergeant.. After the war, he earned a B.S. (1948) and M.S. (1949) in horticulture and a Ph.D. (1953) in microbiology from Iowa Sta...

Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...