Papers, 1923-1983.

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Papers, 1923-1983.

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This collection contains news clippings, correspondence, and numerous publications written by Porter regarding seeds and seed pathogens. The publications include a history of the Iowa State College (University) Seed Laboratory, 1931-1946).

.42 linear ft. (1 document box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Porter, R. Howard (Rupert Howard), 1892-

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R. Howard Porter received his B.S. (1918), M.S. (1929), and Ph. D (1930) in plant pathology from Iowa State College (University). Porter served in the U.S. Army (1918-1919) and worked for the Christian University in Nanking, China as a plant pathologist and agricultural missionary on a famine prevention program (1923-1927). Upon earning his Ph. D, Porter was appointed head of the Iowa State College Seed Laboratory (Seed Science Center) (1931-1946). After leaving Iowa State, Porter spent some yea...

Iowa State University. Seed Science Center

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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...