Papers, 1919-1957.

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Papers, 1919-1957.

The papers of a nationally known educator and expert in Maine agriculture and agricultural education. They cover his service to the University of Maine at Orono as Director of Extension, as Dean of the College of Agriculture, and as Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station.

7 boxes (7 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7685892

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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