Francis Marion Webster Clippings

Francis Marion Webster Clippings, 1890-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Webster, Francis Marion
Title: Francis Marion Webster Clippings
Dates: 1890-1975 (inclusive)
18901975

1890-1901 (bulk)
18901901
Quantity: .25 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number: Cage 155 (collection)
Summary: Clippings and tear sheets relating to entomological research, collected by entomologist Francis Marion Webster between 1890 and 1901.
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 open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Professor Francis Marion Webster was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire on August 8, 1849. His career as an entomologist began with his first published writings appearing in the Chicago Inter Ocean on July 2, 1874, titled "Notes on some of the Common Injurious Insects." He was later in charge of the Cereal and Forage Insect Investigations in the United States Bureau of Entomology, and served as assistant state entomologist of Illinois between 1882 and 1884. Afterwards, he was appointed special field agent to the United States Department of Agriculture, 1884-1892. He earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Ohio in 1893.

Webster's research took him to Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. In 1904, he moved to Washington, D.C. and was placed in charge of the newly created section of Cereal and Forage Insect Investigations in the Department of Agriculture, a position he held until his death in 1916.

Francis Marion Webster was the father of R. L. Webster, faculty member at Washington State College from 1926 to 1950.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a volume of clippings and tear sheets concerning entomological research, queries, and professional activities of interest to entomologist Francis Marion Webster between 1890 and 1901. Many of the clippings are authored by Webster, or are about him.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Francis Marion Webster Clippings, 1890-1975, bulk 1890-1901

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1975 by H. S. Telford.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Entomology -- Research

Personal Names

Webster, F. M. (Francis Marion), 1849-1916 (creator)

Occupations

Entomologists -- United States -- Correspondence

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