Charles Dearing papers, 1900-1963 [manuscript].

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Charles Dearing papers, 1900-1963 [manuscript].

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This collection includes correspondence, research notes and data, reports, publications, and photographs. The primary subject of Charles Dearing's research was developing the muscadine and other varieties of grapes for agricultural production. He experimented with breeding, pollination, methods of cultivation, and creating new varieties. In addition to grapes, he worked with such agricultural products as strawberries and blueberries. The data gathered was done at the Agricultural Experiment Station - Coastal Plain Test Farm at Willard, North Carolina.

7 linear ft. (14 archival boxes)

North Carolina State University, NCSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7568813

North Carolina State University, NCSU Libraries

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