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LOC/S/S4. Plant culture

 Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/S/S4

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Albany Nurseries records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041942281]
Identifier: Bx 120
Abstract

Albany Nurseries was established in 1888 and owned by Albert Brownell. Collection consist of four journal volumes (1899-1907), one trial journal (1904-1905) and two ledger books (1891-1905). One ledger includes a Brownell family expense account.

Dates: 1891-1907
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Albany Nurseries records

William Bliss Harris papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll 055
Abstract

William Bliss Harris (1900-1981) was, variously, a financial analyst, author and small business owner. The William B. Harris Papers include materials covering Harris' time at Time/Fortune magazines as well as White Flower Farm/Gardening material.

Dates: circa 1923-1977
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / William Bliss Harris papers

Lilla Irvin Leach papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 756
Abstract

Lilla Irvin Leach (1886-1980) was a field botanist who specialized in Oregon flora from 1915-1945. She discovered more than a dozen species and two new genera, Kalmiopsis leachiana and Bensoniella oregana. Lilla and her husband John Leach purchased a tract of land in southeast Portland where they developed a botanical garden named Sleepy Hollow. The collection includes correspondence, notes, notebooks, articles, and a few photographs.

Dates: 1892-1971 1930-1963; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1963
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Lilla Irvin Leach papers

Warren Waterhouse papers

 Collection — Folder 1 (shares a clamshell box): [Barcode: i50107458]
Identifier: CA 1896 June 8
Abstract

Warren Waterhouse, of Monmouth, Oregon, was a cherry grower. The collection (1896) consists of a certificate of inspection of nursery stock, a letter regarding Waterhouse's cherries, and a poem written by Waterhouse regarding temperance.

Dates: 1896
Found in: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives / Warren Waterhouse papers

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