Gypsy moth research collection : report, 1971-1984. 1971-1984.

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Gypsy moth research collection : report, 1971-1984. 1971-1984.

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Collection contains correspondence, reports, and various other forms of records pertaining to the research done by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) on the gypsy moth in the 1970-1980s. The files were collected by Dr. Waldemar Klassen, who worked on the research. The collection is in the file folders by years arranged chronologically.

2 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)

National Agricultural Library, NAL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8118777

National Agricultural Library, NAL

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Klassen, Waldemar

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United States. Agricultural Research Service

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