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George McMillan Darrow Papers
Content Description
The George McMillan Darrow Papers contain materials related to Darrow's scientific career and the literature he contributed to the field. There are correspondence, manuscripts, galley proofs, a book, publications such as articles and reports, photographs, field notes, papers related to plant physiology, and miscellaneous items.
Dates
- Creation: 1835-1980
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1925-1965
Conditions Governing Access
Contact Special Collections for access.
Biographical Sketch
George McMillan Darrow (1889-1983), who was considered one of the foremost American authorities on strawberries, worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 46 years (1911-1957) as a pomologist and small fruits breeder. Among Darrow's contributions to pomology were the domestication and introduction of the Darrow blueberry.
Total Size of Collection
5 records_box
21 letter_document_box
4 flat_pamphlet_box
4 boxes (2 boxes, 12.5 x 10.5 x 3.5; 1 box, 15.5 x 10.5 x 3; 1 box, 11 x 9 x 3)
19.25 Linear Feet (30 boxes (Total number of boxes from Access record does not agree with box subtotals))
Language of Materials
English
Alternate Call Number
SB123.25 .U6 D37 1835
Genres
photographs
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Room 309
Beltsville Maryland 20705 USA
301-504-5876