A Guide to the John Belling Papers
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Belling, John, b. 1866 | |
| Title: | John Belling Papers | |
| Dates: | 1910-1916 | |
| Abstract: | Letters received by Belling concerning his work in plant hybridization, inquiries from farmers and citrus grove operators as well as requests from individuals for plant identification. | |
| Extent: | 0.2 linear feet. (1 Box) | |
| Identification: | Manuscript Collection 69 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
John Belling was a botanist at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station in the early twentieth century.
Scope and Content
The collection consists almost exclusively of letters received by Belling. The letters concern his work in plant hybridization, but also include inquiries from farmers and citrus grove operators as well as requests from individuals for plant identification.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John Belling Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| University of Florida. Agricultural Experiment Station. | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Hybridization, Vegetable. | ||
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
