Glenn Loren Fuller Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS0420

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Glenn Loren Fuller Papers contain soil science-related correspondence, reports, notes, memoranda, surveys, maps, photographs, and negatives. One box contains an extensive collection of South Carolina soil surveys organized by county from the years 1902 to 1943. The collection also contains field equipment, including Fuller’s leather satchel, canvas bag, and camera tripod, along with a selection of rock and soil samples.

Introduction

The Glenn Loren Fuller Papers document Fuller’s work as a USDA Soil Conservation Service soil scientist from 1935 to 1958. The papers include correspondence, reports, memoranda, surveys, and maps, as well as photographs, negatives, field equipment, and rock and soil samples accumulated during Fuller’s career. These materials are in fair to good condition. The collection is only minimally processed, and personally identifying information may still be present. The collection may be screened by library staff prior to use.

The materials in this collection were donated by family member Joe Fuller in 2012. Lynn Stanko rehoused and arranged the materials in 2012, and Special Collections staff member Emily Somach added description in 2018.

Dates

Creation: 1902-1964

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Special Collections for access.

Biographical Sketch

Glenn Loren Fuller (1891-1964) was a soil scientist for the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 1935 to 1958, when he retired from civil service. During his career, he served in several capacities, including Regional Soil Scientist, Southeastern Region Soil Conservation Service, Spartanburg, South Carolina (1937-1954); and Deputy Director, Caribbean Area Soil Conservation Service, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1954-1958). He graduated from Cornell University's College of Agriculture in 1915. He was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1940, and elected a Fellow of the Soil Conservation Society of America in 1954.

Total Size of Collection

6 records_box

3 boxes (3 folio boxes)

9.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Content Description

The Glenn Loren Fuller Collection contains soil science-related correspondence, reports, memoranda, soil surveys and maps, photographs, rock and soil samples, and collecting equipment such as a leather satchel, duffle bag, and camera tripod. Personal belongings include a funeral memorial book and cards, family photographs, house plans, investment records, vital statistics correspondence, engraving plates for a wedding announcement, automobile data, and the Spartanburg, South Carolina Park and Recreation Board minutes (1964).