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William V. Brandemuhl Manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MS0084

  • Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The William Brandemuhl Manuscript consists of a typescript of William Brandemuhl’s report “Soybean Utilization in Japan.” The report details the history of the soybean in Japan, including information about production, supply, and utilization. Brandemuhl completed the manuscript in 1965, and it was posthumously published in 2004. The material is in good condition. Researchers may use the manuscript without restrictions.

The National Agricultural Library’s Special Collections received the manuscript in 2004 from William Brandemuhl’s wife, Tomoko Brandemuhl. Emily Somach, Special Collections staff member, completed processing and production of the finding aid in 2018.

Dates

  • Creation: 1965-2004

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Special Collections for access.

Biographical Sketch

William Victor Brandemuhl (1940-1998) graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1963 with a degree in economics. While in school, he also studied Japanese language and anthropology, which led to his interest in the history of soybeans. Upon his graduation, he received a scholarship from Honey Mead Products Company of Mankato, Minnesota, to study soybean utilization in Japan, becoming one of the first Americans to do so. He conducted his research at Kyoto University Department of Agricultural Economics.

Total Size of Collection

1 flat_pamphlet_box

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Content Description

The William Brandemuhl Manuscript is a typed, loose-leaf manuscript of Brandemuhl's report "Soybean Utilization in Japan." The 478-page report details Brandemuhl's extensive field research in Japan during the early 1960s and covers topics such as soybean supply, production, history, and utilization. Brandemuhl completed the manuscript in 1965 and his wife, Tomoko, published it posthumously in 2004.

Alternate Call Number

TP438 .S6 B72 2004

Related Materials

A copy of the published work is housed in the National Agricultural Library's general collection.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository

https://www.nal.usda.gov/collections/special-collections
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