Basil George David Bartley papers, 1856-2007, bulk 1957-1999.

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Basil George David Bartley papers, 1856-2007, bulk 1957-1999.

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The Basil George David Bartley Papers span the years 1856-2007, with the bulk of material falling between 1957 and 1999. The papers focus on Bartley's scientific career as a specialist in the genetics of the cacao plant (Theobroma cacao L.). They include research notes of his own, material related to consultancies, correspondence, secondary resource material, and published and unpublished articles, papers, and lectures. Also present are related audio tapes and visual material.

40.4 linear ft.

University of California, Davis, Shields Library

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University of California, Davis, Shields Library

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University of California, Davis. Library

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Mostly 19th and early 20th century programs, including a large group of souvenir programs. From the description of Theatre programs collection: United States, 1800-2005. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 77008484 Material was collected by the Department of Special Collections as part of the African American History Collection. From the description of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statements, speeches, and other material, 1963-1969. (University ...

Online Archive of California

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Bartley, B. G. D. (Basil G. D.)

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The contents of this collection reflect the professional activities of plant geneticist Basil George David Bartley, whose research focused on the cacao plant, Theobroma cacao L. ("food of the gods"), primarily in the Caribbean basin, Central and South America, and Africa. Bartley is remembered especially for his efforts to breed cacao resistant to Witches' Broom, a devastating disease caused by the Basidiomycete Crinipellis perniciosa. From the description of Basil George David Bartl...

Bartley, B. G. D. (Basil G. D.)

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Biography Basil George David Bartley was born in New Delhi, India, on February 14, 1927. He received his secondary education at St. Paul's School, Darjeeling, India, and at the age of fifteen passed the Cambridge School Certificate examination in the first grade. In 1943, he entered the Allahabad Agricultural Institute of the University of Allahabad, India, receiving a bachelor of science degree in agriculture in the first division four years...