Harry V. Harlan : manuscripts, 1957

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Harry V. Harlan : manuscripts, 1957

The Harry V. Harlan Manuscript is titled "Manuscript of one man's life with barley: the memories and observation of Harry V. Harlan." The manuscript written by Harlan in 1957, is in loose-leaf form with original handwriting. Harlan's purpose in writing the book was to contribure a general picture of the evolution of barley research at a time (early 1910-1944) during which he was of the few scholars entirely devoted to its study. Topics include plant exploration, barley background, barley breeding, adventures and discoveries at American experiment stations, uses of barley and advice.

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National Agricultural Library, NAL

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Carleton, Mark Alfred, 1866-1925

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Mark Alfred Carleton was an American botanist and plant pathologist best known for his plant explorations in Russia for the USDA and his introduction of hard red wheats and durum wheats from Russia into the American wheatbelt. Carleton collected botanical specimens in southwest Kansas, southeastern Colorado, Indian Territory (present Oklahoma), No Man’s Land (present Oklahoma Panhandle), and the Texas Panhandle in the summer of 1891. These field trips let to the publication of a descriptive bull...

Harlan, Harry V. (Harry Vaughn), 1882-1944

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Fairchild, David, 1869-1954

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