Alton H. Finch Papers, 1975
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Finch, A.H. (Alton Harold), 1900-
- Title
- Alton H. Finch Papers
- Dates
- 1975 (inclusive)19751975
- Quantity
- 0.03 cubic feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MSS Finch
- Summary
- The Alton H. Finch Papers consist of a notebook of Materials Relating to the Achievements of Alumnus Alton H. Finch, with copies of research publications, a biography, and correspondence about his research. Finch graduated from Oregon Agricultural College in 1925, was head of the University of Arizona Horticultur Department from 1937 to 1945, and conducted citrus fruit research.
- Repository
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Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical Note
Alton H. Finch graduated from Oregon Agricultural College in 1925 with a degree in agriculture, specializing in horticulture. He received a Master's degree from Iowa State College and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1929. He worked in Georgia for a short time and then in 1931 went to the Horticulture Department at the University of Arizona. He was Department Head from 1937 until 1945, when he resigned to manage several large citrus tracts and continue his research on problems with citrus fruiting. He was still an active researcher in 1975 at the age of 75.
Content Description
This collection consists of a notebook of Materials Relating to the Achievements of Alumnus Alton H. Finch. It includes copies of research publications, a biography, and correspondence about his research.
Use of the Collection
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Subject Terms
- Citrus fruits--Research--Arizona
- Universities and colleges--Alumni and alumnae--Oregon--Corvallis
Personal Names
- Finch, A.H. (Alton Harold), 1900-
