Elmer Drew Merrill correspondence and documents relating to the discovery and distribution of Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu , 1946-1956
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Merrill, Elmer D. (Elmer Drew), 1876-1956
- Title
- Elmer Drew Merrill correspondence and documents relating to the discovery and distribution of Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu
- Dates
- 1946-1956 (inclusive)19461956
- Quantity
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0.05 linear feet
- Collection Number
- A 079
- Summary
- Elmer Drew Merrill was an American botanist and taxonomist who was recognized for the discovery of Metasequoia glyptostroboides. The collection contains letters of Elmer D. Merrill, Ralph W. Chaney, John E. Gribble, and Wan-Chun Cheng recording Merrill's priority in obtaining Metasequoia seeds from China and distributing them to various arboreta. Includes covering letter by John E. Gribble, 1958.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Elmer Drew Merrill was an American botanist and taxonomist who was recognized for the discovery of Metasequoia glyptostroboides.
Content Description
This collection contain letters, newspaper clippings, and reports regarding the discovery and identification of Metasequoia glyptostroboides by Dr. Elmer D. Merrill. The collection was assembled by John E. Gribble as proof that Merrill should be recognized for the discovery.
Administrative Information
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Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
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