USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Cattle Reproduction Photographs

Collection

Identifier: MS0447

Staff Only

Content Description

The USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Cattle Reproduction Photographs consist of approximately 100 black and white photographs in an album showing cattle reproduction subjects, such as artificial insemination, animal anatomy, and pathology. Photographs are primarily taken in Beltsville, Maryland, or at another USDA location; some are labeled. The album cover carries the title, "Beltsville Bulls"; however, the word "Bulls" appears to be partially erased. Photographs depict both bulls and cows. Location of some of the photographs can be identified as the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) East (e.g., "Beltsville Calf Barn" and "Bull Exerciser at Beltsville, Maryland"). Some photographs are from microscope images.

Dates

Creation: 1926-1938
Creation: Majority of material found within 1930-1931

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Special Collections for access.

Organizational History

There is no text in the album concerning the history or purpose of the album, but in general the photographs represent cattle reproduction activities at Beltsville (Maryland) Research Center in the 1930s. Some unlabeled photographs represent locations other than Beltsville.

Total Size of Collection

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

This album was found in Building 200 of the Beltsville (Maryland) Agricultural Research Center. It was transferred to the National Agricultural Library in 2011 by H. David (Dave) Guthrie of the Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory.