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'Theory and Dynamics of Grassland Agriculture' Manuscript by Jack R. Harlan Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-019

Scope and Contents

Collection contains the manuscript of "Theory and Dynamics of Grassland Agriculture" by Jack R. Harlan. Typed manuscript includes original photographs. Published book call number is 633.2 H283t.

Dates

  • ca. 1950s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

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Biographical Sketch

Jack Rodney Harlan (1917-1998) earned his Ph.D. in genetics from the University of California in 1942. He worked for the USDA from 1942-1951, breeding forage crops and improving the grazing quality of rangelands in Oklahoma. He became a professor of Agronomy at Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University) in 1951. After refusing to sign a loyalty oath, Harlan moved from Oklahoma State University to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he co-founded the Crop Evolution Laboratory in 1966.

Extent

0.2 Linear feet (1 slim document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.

Processing Information

Processed by Kay Bost

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
'Theory and Dynamics of Grassland Agriculture' Manuscript by Jack R. Harlan Collection Collection Number 2007-019
Status
Completed
Author
Austin Hinds and Sarah Coates
Date
August 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

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Contact:
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Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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