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USDA Leather and Paper Laboratory Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS0224

  • Staff Only

Content Description

The USDA Leather and Paper Laboratory Records include notebooks of specimen records, black and white photographs of animal and fish hides and skins, and publications.

Dates

  • Creation: 1904-1986

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Special Collections for access.

Organizational History

On July 1, 1904, the Secretary of Agriculture established a laboratory in the Bureau of Chemistry to investigate chemical and technical questions related to the paper and leather industries. The laboratory's purpose was to address an increased demand for information on tanning materials and the study of the composition, strength, appearance, and durability of leathers.

Total Size of Collection

7 records_box

8.75 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Alternate Call Number

TS955 .U65 1904

Genres

agricultural art and memorabilia, photographs

Subjects

Record Groups

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status
Unprocessed
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
Contact:
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Room 309
Beltsville Maryland 20705 USA
301-504-5876