D. Wynne Thorne papers, 1936-1983 1958-1978.

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D. Wynne Thorne papers, 1936-1983 1958-1978.

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This collection contains the professional papers of D. Wynne Thorne spanning the period from 1936 to 1983, with the bulk of the collection covering 1958 to 1978. The collection consists of Thorne's correspondence, research papers, speeches, publications, BARR (Board on Agriculture and Renewable Resources) papers, ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics) papers, and papers concerning Thorne's international involvement with nations such as India, Pakistan, the USSR, Sierra Leone, Ecuador, Syria, Ethiopia, and others.

11 linear feet (29 boxes).

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8085698

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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