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Purdue University. Department of Entomology

 Organization

Biography

Under the leadership of entomologist, James Troop, the Purdue University School of Agriculture Department of Entomolofy was created in 1884. In 1946, Purdue University launched the first undergraduate structural pest control curriculum in the United States.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

College of Agriculture Department of Entomology records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 23
Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture Department of Entomology records (1931-1993) consists of correspondence (1940-1949), Experiment Station Reports (1931-1945), and other materials (circa 1930s-1990s) documenting the history, administration, and activities of the entomology program at Purdue University.

Dates: 1931-1993

James M. Troop papers

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 39, Placement: 08
Identifier: MSF 390
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two folders which contain articles and bulletins by James M. Troop.

Dates: 1884 - 1931