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COLLECTION SUMMARY

Title:      College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department records

Dates:     1911-2007, [n.d.] (bulk 1960-1987)

Creator:     Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University

Physical description:     1.88 linear feet—2 containers

Collection number:     UA 5.2

Language:     Collection material in English.

Repository:     South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Abstract:     Collection is composed of a herbarium and plant analysis ledger and general office records produced by the Department of Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks within the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at South Dakota State University.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance: This is an on-going collection with material arriving through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or random donation by various individuals.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright Status: Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid.

It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)

Preferred citation: [Identification of item]. College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department records, UA 5.2, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Processing information: This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on May 26, 1998 with revisions on July 29, 2008 (cjg).

SELECTED SEARCH TERMS

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

Subjects:

• Buildings—South Dakota State University.

• Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department— Congresses and conventions—South Dakota State University.

• Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department— Newsletters—South Dakota State University

• Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department— Seminars and workshops—South Dakota State University

• Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department—South Dakota State University.

• Horticulture.

• Ledgers (Botany)

• McCrory Gardens— Newsletters—South Dakota State University

• McCrory Gardens—South Dakota State University

• Parks management.

• Plant anatomy.

• South Dakota State Horticulture Society

• Trees—Weed control.

• Windbreaks, shelterbelts, etc.

BACKGROUND NOTE

In 1887, the Department of Horticulture and Forestry was first established as a unit in the college and the newly organized experiment station.  The department was one of the original departments of the college.  Early research was involved with windbreak trees, orchard fruits, small fruits, vegetables and ornamental trees and shrubs and was put to practical use throughout South Dakota.  Research in horticulture, forestry, and landscape design and parks management has continued to be an integral part of the department throughout the years.  In the mid-1980’s, the department name was changed to Department of Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks.

Today, the Department of Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks offers instruction leading to the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree with majors in horticulture, landscape design, and park management.

Related Material:

Friends of McCrory Gardens., Annual Report, Brookings, S. D., Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Dept., South Dakota State University, 1985- [Archives: S537.S6 F74]

SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE

This collection is composed of a botany ledger and general office records generated by the Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department within the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at South Dakota State University.

The Botany ledger is composed of a ledger used to teach the manes of plants and study plant anatomy. Included are descriptions of the plant and a plant sample pressed between the pages.  This ledger was most likely compiled by a student, although there is no distinct evidence to that. Researchers are urged to view this material with care as the pages are loose and the plant samples are very fragile and contain allergens.

The General office records are composed of publications produced by the Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department. Material included newsletters, programs, certificates, record books, clippings, info-sheets, surveys, pamphlets, and a survey. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.

ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS

This collection is arranged into two series: Botany Ledger and general office records.

SERIES I:     Botany ledger

Box 1.

SERIES 2:      General office records

Box 2.

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Updated 29 July 2008 by cjg

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