Preliminary Guide to the Leonard Askham papers

Preliminary Guide to the Leonard Askham papers, 1974-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Askham, Leonard R.; Askham, Leonard R.
Title: Preliminary Guide to the Leonard Askham papers
Dates: 1974-1993 (inclusive)
19711993
Quantity: 6 linear feet, (6 boxes.)
Collection Number: MS.1993.56
Summary: This collection consists primarily of papers published by Leonard Askham in Washington State University publications and elsewhere, professional correspondence, and workshops and project proposals related to Askham's work.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is available for research use. Some files contain confidential information and may be restricted accordingly.
Languages: English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists primarily of papers published by Leonard Askham in Washington State University publications and elsewhere, professional correspondence, and workshops and project proposals related to Askham's work. Subjects covered include recreation, particularly outdoor recreation, ecology and biology, and pesticides. His most extensive study is a study that attempts to find a replacement for a rodent-cide called Endrin by studying its effects on rodent and raptor populations in an orchard where the poison was applied.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Leonard R. Askham began teaching at Washington State University in 1972. He taught in the Department of Horticulture and in Cooperative Extension as an outdoor recreation specialist. Askham's work includes research on the use of rodent pesticides and attempts to find ways to minimize their impact on other animals, topics relevant to those engaging in outdoor activities in the wilderness, and research on non-toxic bird repellent.

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Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.

Location of Collection

(MASC staff use) 2-10-7-5.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Leonard Askham in 1993 (MS 1993-56).

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