Leslie M. Smith papers, 1941-1951.

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Leslie M. Smith papers, 1941-1951.

The 5.6 linear feet of the Leslie Malcolm Smith Papers spans the years 1941-1951. The majority of the papers contain correspondence to researchers and growers regarding the control of corp pests. Also included are several subject files including a bibliography of Smith's works and newsletters by Davis Entomology staff about the work they were conducting in 1943.

5.6 linear ft.

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Smith, Leslie Malcolm, 1903-

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Leslie Malcolm Smith was born October 4, 1903 and graduated in 1922 from Oakland Technical High School. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. From 1927 to 1942, Dr. Smith was stationed at the Deciduous Fruit Field Station of the University of California at San Jose, where he became known for his work on the biology and control of pests of prunes, pears, strawberries, walnuts, grapes, and berries. After moving to Davis, Dr. Smith's interests sh...