D. J. Crowley Oral History Cassette Recording, 1973
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Crowley, D. J.
- Title
- D. J. Crowley Oral History Cassette Recording
- Dates
- 1973 (inclusive)19731973
- Quantity
- .2 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- CT 12 (collection)
- Summary
- The oral history interviews of D. J. Crowley, Superintendent of the WSU Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit, Long Beach, WA, were conducted by Azmi Y. Shawa in 1973. This collection consists of two cassette tapes.
- Repository
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The oral history interviews of D. J. Crowley, Superintendent of the WSU Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit, Long Beach, WA, were conducted by Azmi Y. Shawa in 1973. This collection consists of two cassette tapes. They were abstracted in 1979 by Margot Knight.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
D. J. Crowley Oral History Cassette Recording, 1973 (CT 12)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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12/1-2: D.J. Crowley, Superintendent, WSU Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit, Long Beach, WA, April 17, 1973.
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Description: College experiences in the 1920's.Container: Tape 1, Side A, Time Minutes (approx.): 0 - 3
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Description: Growing blueberries. Work on cranberry disease. Problems growers had when he started work at The Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit. Fruitworms.Container: Tape 1, Side A, Time Minutes (approx.): 3 - 13
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Description: Insecticides that were used. Insect problems, Specifics on insecticide toxicity. Smudge pots.Container: Tape 1, Side A, Time Minutes (approx.): 13 - 25
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Description: Agricultural situation during World War II, Japanese farmers,More on disease and crop problems. Frost.Container: Tape 1, Side B, Time Minutes (approx.): 0 - 12
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Description: Spraying. More about frost problems. His experiments in controlling frost in cranberry plots. Problems getting funds for frost control experiments.Container: Tape 1, Side B, Time Minutes (approx.): 12 - 30
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Description: Controlling frost by sprinkling. His problems getting funding for experiments.Container: Tape 2, Side A, Time Minutes (approx.): 0 - 7
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Description: His relationship with Wilson Compton. Cranberry crop. Installing a sprinkling system to fight frost.Container: Tape 2, Side A, Time Minutes (approx.): 7 - 14
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Description: Success of the sprinkling system. More on the installment.Container: Tape 2, Side A, Time Minutes (approx.): 14 - 22
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Description: Saving frost-bitten spring wheat. Biblical analogy.Container: Tape 2, Side A, Time Minutes (approx.): 22 - 30
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Description: Thoughts about learning and experimentation. The changes brought on by the sprinkling system.Container: Tape 2, Side B, Time Minutes (approx.): 0 - 3
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Description: Care of the cranberry crop. Use of herbicides and fertilizers.Container: Tape 2, Side B, Time Minutes (approx.): 3 - 12
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Description: Talks about some of his fellow workers. Changes in agricultural methods.Container: Tape 2, Side B, Time Minutes (approx.): 12 - 16
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Description: His personal health and retirement. Other workers at the unit.Container: Tape 2, Side B, Time Minutes (approx.): 16 - 25
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cranberries -- Washington (State)
- Oral history -- United States.
Personal Names
- Crowley, D. J.
Corporate Names
- Washington State University.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Shawa, Azmi Y. (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State University. (creator)
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