Francis Marion Summers correspondence, 1945-1951.

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Francis Marion Summers correspondence, 1945-1951.

The 1.2 linear feet of the Francis Marion Summers Correspondence spans the years 1945-1951. The correspondence contains letters with chemical companies, farmers, and researchers regarding agricultural pests and their control.

1.2 linear ft.

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