Leon Russell Kneebone papers, 1941-1987.

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Leon Russell Kneebone papers, 1941-1987.

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His extensive correspondence with growers all over the United States and the world provides extensive documentation on the history and development of the industry as well as on its professional development. The collection materials also relate to the academic development of Dr. Kneebone through the doctorate and to his scholarly work as a researcher and teacher, and to his service to the Pennsylvania State University and the Pennsylvania, American, and international mushroom industry.

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Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....

Kneebone, Leon Russell, 1920-

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Botanist and plant pathologist, Dr. Kneebone served as Assistant Professor of Botany (1950-1953) and Director of the Mushroom Research Center (1953-1978), Pennsylvania State University; Chairman of the International Society for Mushroom Science; and was important in many national growers' associations. A consultant to the mushroom industry, his particular research emphases have been on improving mushroom strains and the study of certain mushroom diseases. From the description of Leon...

International Society for Mushroom Science

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Mushroom Research Center

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