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Theodore Byerly Papers
Content Description
The Theodore Byerly Papers contain correspondence, manuscripts, publications, clippings, biographical information, photographs, and office files relating to Byerly's career in poultry science and his participation in agricultural organizations.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1990
Conditions Governing Access
Contact Special Collections for access.
Biographical Sketch
Theodore Byerly (1902-1990) was an instructor of zoology and a professor of poultry science, as well as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employee for 40 years. Though the focus of his work was animal husbandry, he also performed research on beef, swine, and sheep. While with the USDA, Byerly served as chief of Animal and Poultry Husbandry Research, and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) deputy administrator of farm research.
Total Size of Collection
19 records_box
1 boxes (1 framed certificate, 22.5 x 18 x 1 (needs box))
25.75 Linear Feet (19 boxes, 1 framed document)
Language of Materials
English
- Status
- Unprocessed
- 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