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College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 155

Scope and Contents

The College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Records (1904-1984; 1.2 cubic feet) includes correspondence (1941-1950), event programs (1900s-1940s), and other items related to the history, administration, and activities of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University.

Dates

  • 1904-1984
  • Other: Date acquired: 03/08/2008

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Some material in this collection are in the public domain, while other material copyrights are held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Historical Information

The study of Horticulture at Purdue began in 1884 with the appointment of Professor James Troop, who taught Horticulture, Entomology, and a variety of other agricultural subjects.  In 1912, Entomology and Horticulture were separated into two departments with Professors Troop and C.G. Woodbury serving as their respective heads.  Professor Laurenz Greene became head of Horticulture in 1917, when Woodbury was made director of the Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station.  The Landscape Architecture program was started in 1966.

Note written by John Michael Foster

Extent

1.20 Cubic Feet

3 mss. boxes other_unmapped

1.00 mss._boxes

1.00 mss._boxes

1.00 mss._boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, Programs, and other materials documenting the history, administration, and activities of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and its predecessor, the Department of Horticulture.

Arrangement Note

The Records are organized into single series and largely arranged chronologically by material type.

Custodial History

Chris Sigurdson, Agricultural Communication, to ASC; College of Agriculture to ASC

Acquisition Information

Purdue University records transfer by Chris Sigurdson, Agricultural Communication; College of Agriculture on March 8, 2008.

Processing Information

All materials are housed in acid-free manuscript boxes.  Correspondence remains in original folders.  Other materials are housed in acid-free folders.

Subjects

Collecting Areas

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, records
Status
In Progress
Author
John Michael Foster
Date
2017-11-17
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Third edition. First edition was created on 2014-09-05.

Physical Storage Information

Links

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839