Caroline Dormon Collection 1912-1977.

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Caroline Dormon Collection 1912-1977.

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The collection covers Dormon's many activities accomplished as naturalist, botanist, conservationalist, gardener, writer, illustrator, lanscape artist and clubwoman. Materials include photographs, pamphlets, scrapbooks and paintings. Also included is personal correspondence with individuals on such topics as botany, forestry, politics, North Americans, archaeology and anthropology. Of particular interest, are three letters from Thomas Edison to Dormon concerning the possible use of a goldenrod grown by Dormon as a rubber source. Drawings and paintings by Dormon documenting plants and Native American research are also present in the collection.

81 record boxes and 7 oversized boxes (30 linear ft.)

Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Watson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7675380

Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Watson Library

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