Hector Richmond fonds. 1936-1986.

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Hector Richmond fonds. 1936-1986.

The fonds consists of correspondence, reports, photographs and maps documenting Richmond's work as a forest entomologist. The bulk of the materials are from the 1960s and his work on the control of the ambrosia beetle.

45 cm of textual records.5 photographs.10 maps.

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Richmond, Hector A., 1902-1989.

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Active for over 65 years in his chosen profession of forest entomology, Hector Richmond was a well-known and highly respected forester, researcher, administrator, and consultant. He worked for the Canadian government and then as a consultant to the Council of Forest Industries of B.C. His greatest contribution to the field was his work on the control of the ambrosia beetle. From the description of Hector Richmond fonds. 1936-1986. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat re...