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McS 3 Acquisitions

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Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1883, 1931-1979
Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
McS 3
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1883, 1931-1979
Physical Description
44 cm
History / Biographical
This is an artificially created body of records dealing with four firms acquired by A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. An administrative history for each company can be found below.
Custodial History
See fonds level description of custodial history of A. E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd.
Scope and Content
Included within the sub-series are financial records, correspondence, merger documents, miscellaneous documents and records. Not all of the companies contain the same categories of information. This series is sub divided into each of the major companies acquired by McKenzie Seeds throughout its years of operation. The sub-series include: (1) Brett-Young/Sabetha Seed Companies; (2) Steele Briggs Seed Company; (3) Pike and Co.; and (4) McFayden Seends.
Storage Location
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds McS 3 Acquisitions
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MPE B 14 Acquisitions

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Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1935-1977
Part Of
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
MPE B.14
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1935-1977
Physical Description
13 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description of RG 4 for history/bio of MPE
Scope and Content
This artificially created sub-series consists of documents and correspondence pertaining to MPE's acquisition of private companies. The records include the following: 1. Kenmore Industries 1959-1977 2. Seed Plant 1945-1971 3. Northern Canadian Seed Sales Ltd. 1947-1971 4. Fairway Milling and Grain Co. 1970-1971 5. Terminal #2 – Horne Elevator 1937-1977 6. Douglas Depot 1968-1972 7. Ogilvie – Lake of the Woods Purchase 1955-1961 8. Western Canada Elevators 1940 9. Northern Canadian Seed Sales Ltd. 1965-1970 10. Westland Elevators Limited 11. Kenmore Industries Share Certificates 1959-1975 12. Gillespie Grain Company Ltd. 1935-1944 Kenmore Industries Minute Book 1959-1975 13. Burns Foods Ltd. (Pool Packers Ltd. Purchase) 1969-1971
Notes
Description by Jillian Sutherland (2009)
Name Access
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Central Office
Subject Access
Acquisition
Storage Location
RG 4 Manitoba Pool Elevator fonds Series B: Central Office records
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Hughes residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
[Photographer: C.J. Smith]
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.71
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #69
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on album page
Physical Condition
Photograph is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood framed house with a wrap-around porch, second storey bay window, and four gables.
Notes
Photograph is stamped on the back: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Location has been identified as the southwest side of 10th Street.
Name Access
10th Street
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Hughes residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.79
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #78
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph and matting are stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood framed house with a wrap-around porch, second storey bay window, and four gables.
Notes
Location has been identified as the southwest side of 10th Street.
Name Access
10th Street
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Related Material
3-1997.1.71
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Hughes residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.80
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #77
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Physical Description
7.25" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph and matting are stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood framed house with a front porch, second storey balcony, and third-storey gable and dormer winder. Saplings have been planted on the boulevard.
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Hughes & Co. residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1920
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Clark J. Smith, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.52
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #82
GMD
graphic
Date Range
c.1920
Physical Description
7" x 10" (b/w)
Material Details
o
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood-framed residence, possibly a Hughes & Co. property.
Notes
Writing on front of page reads: Hughes & Co., Brandon
Subject Access
residences
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Hughes & Co., residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.60
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #61
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive surface is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey wood framed house surrounded by a wooden picket fence.
Notes
Photograph date based on years C.J. Smith worked in Brandon
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Hughes & Co., residential property

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.61
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #62
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1900s]
Physical Description
7.5" x 9.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Mat is water stained, emulsive surface is stained, photograph is missing bottom left corner
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey brick duplex with wooden ornamental trim. The property has been identified as the 7th Street Terrace.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man.
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Residential property, Brandon, Manitoba

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.1
Accession Number
3-1997
GMD
graphic
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
Physical Condition
good
Scope and Content
Photograph of an Edwardian era family residence, south central Brandon.
Notes
Back of photograph is stamped: Hughes & Co. Ltd.
Subject Access
residential streets
residences
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer
Images
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Hughes residential property - Lorne Terrace

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.72
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #74
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.75" x 7.75" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is scratched, matting is watermarked
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey multi-family brick house that appears to have at least four units. The structure also has a basement. A group of five men are posing on a stoop on the west side of the building. Sapplings have been planted on the boulevard in front the building.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Lorne Terrace, 12th and Lorne, always in the Hughes Family.
Name Access
12th Street
Lorne Avenue
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
street scenes
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Hughes residential property - Lorne Terrace

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.76
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #75
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is scratche and scuffed. Top right corner is creased.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the three storey brick terraced property at 12th Street and Lorne Avenue. The entrance/stoop on the west side of the property appears to have been removed and the Lorne Street entrances have been modified (see 3-1997.72 for a comparison). Ivy is growing up the side of the house and the tree on the boulevard have grown and tower above the roof-line. A motor car is parked on Lorne Avenue in front the property.
Name Access
12th Street
Lorne Avenue
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Hughes residential property, 10th Street

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.82
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #80
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph and matting are stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey wood-framed house with front porch and sunroom. Above a rocking chair and chez lounge, a Union Jack and pennant hang on the exterior wall on the porch. A five-globed black iron street lamp is on the sidewalk in front of the property. The Wheat City Arena can be seen behind the residence.
Notes
Based on the presence of the arena, the location has been identified as 10th Street near Victoria Avenue.
Name Access
Wheat City Arena
Victoria Avenue
10th Street
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Hughes residential property - 7th Street Terrace

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.74
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #73
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph is stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two-storey wood-framed duplex. The building appears to be situated on a corner. The front verandas have wooden ornamentation and a lattice fence separates the front yards. Flowers and viriginia creeper appear in flower beds along the side of one house.
Notes
The location has been identified as the 7th Street Terrace between Lorne and Louise Avenues.
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Hughes residential property, 16th Street and Lorne Ave.

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: Clark J. Smith
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.78
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #76
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph and matting are stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a three-storey wood-framed home on the southwest corner of 16th Street and Louise Avenue.
Name Access
16th Street
Louise Avenue
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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The Agriculturist's calculator : a series of tables for the use of all engaged in agriculture or the management of landed property

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Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1865
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-1-7
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-1-7
Start Date
1865
Date Range
1865
Publication
London ; Glasgow ; Edinburgh : Blackie
Physical Description
viii, 591 p. : charts ; 17 cm
Subject Access
Agriculture
Storage Location
Box 1 - Agriculture
Storage Range
Box 1 - Agriculture
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Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1919-1975
Part Of
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds
Description Level
Sub-series
Series Number
McS 2 2.4
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1919-1975
Physical Description
27 cm
History / Biographical
The office of the President/General Manager, through various transactions and business dealings, generated the records in this sub-series.
Custodial History
See fonds level description of custodial history of A. E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd.
Scope and Content
This sub-series contains records dealing with properties held by the McKenzie Seed Co. in Toronto, Calgary, and Brandon. The sub-series also contains records pertaining to miscellaneous properties and appraisals undertaken for the Company. There is also one file with general comments on all properties owned by McKenzie Seeds in 1949. Records relating to properties held in Toronto consist primarily of correspondence under A.E. McKenzie, Lasby Lowes, and subsequent Presidents into the 1970's, regarding various properties owned by A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. These include 95 Berkeley St. (Timothy Plant), 314 Front St. West (Cleaning Plant), 52 Perth Ave., the Labonte Property, the Medicine Hat Potteries Property and 21 Princess St. (Cleaning Plant). Mr. Robert Bruce, the McKenzie Toronto Branch Manager, and a number of companies that did business with A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. also generated correspondence. For the most part these were barristers and solicitors, such as Stapells and Sewell, and Slater, Reilly, Jamieson & Apple; engineers such as Kilborn Engineering; and real estate agents like W.H. Bosley and Co. The sub-series also includes a few purchase offers regarding the Toronto properties, an inventory, some bills and estimates, and a feasibility study. Records relating to properties held in Calgary include an invitation/program for the 1950 opening of the McKenzie Calgary Seed Plant, correspondence regarding the leasing of the premises from the Canadian Pacific Railway, and an inventory from 1956. The Brandon sub-series contains a program for the 1919 opening of the McKenzie Building, proposed changes for the Brandon office, correspondence regarding a surveyors certificate for Brandon property, and an inventory. The sub-series dealing with miscellaneous properties held by the Company includes a very small amount of information on the Regina, Winnipeg and Gilbert Plains properties, as well as a more substantial file on a proposed Parking Garage for the Brandon office and plant. The sub-series also contains appraisals of physical properties, leases and land holdings for the Brandon, Calgary and Toronto locations. Companies employed for this purpose by A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. include Fegles Construction Company, Ltd., Green Blankstein Russell & Associates, Sutherland Agencies Ltd., Rule Wynn & Rule and W. H. Bosley & Co. There is also one file containing miscellaneous appraisals although for the most the part these appraisals pertain to a combination of the above locations. Two newspaper clippings, located in oversized drawer #4, are also included in the sub-series. One of the clippings deals with the fire at McKenzie Seeds, December/1972. The other details McKenzie's new facilities (1971). The sub-series is divided into six sub sub series, including: (1) Toronto; (2) Calgary; (3) Brandon; (4) Miscellaneous; (5) Parkade; and (6) Appraisals.
Storage Location
RG 3 A.E. McKenzie Company fonds McS 2 Office of the President/General Manager
Related Material
Additional documents related to the various properties above are located in the A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. fonds, Series 1 (Board of Directors), sub-series 1 (Documents). Series 2 (Office of the President/GM), sub-series 2 (J. Lasby Lowes) of the A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. fonds contains some information about the above properties under Historical Topics, particularly files 14 and 22. Photographs dealing with the above properties, particularly the McKenzie Building in Brandon, Manitoba are located in Series 5 (Photographs) of the A.E. McKenzie Seed Co. Ltd. fonds.
Arrangement
The sub sub series are arranged as follows: Toronto (1945-1975; 11 cm) Calgary (1948-1967; 2 cm) Brandon (1919-1964; 1 cm) Miscellaneous Properties (1956-1975; 1 cm) Appraisals (1925-1967; 13.2 cm)
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Hughes residential properties

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.81
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #79
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1920s]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.25" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
Photograph and matting are stained
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a two identical wood-framed homes. Both homes are three-stories, with wrap-around porches with a glassed-in sunroom and two gables with wooden sunburst ornamentation. The property on the right has curtains hanging in the porch, the other property has a striped blanket to block the sun. The properties are surrounded by a low chain-link/chicken wire-like fence with wooden posts. Saplings and grass have been planted on the boulevard in front of the properties. The road in front of the houses appears to be unpaved, while the curbs and sidewalks and appear to be concrete.
Subject Access
residences
building exteriors
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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Pipestone (R.M. of) Accessible Vehicle Acquisition Program Transport

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Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990
Part Of
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
MG 3 1.14.1
File Number
532
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1990
Physical Description
1 file
Scope and Content
File consists of grant info.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds MG 3 Brandon University Teaching and Administration 1.14.1 W. Leland Clark - political career Box 21
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Hughes residential properties - 12th Street and Louise Avenue

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Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Accession Number
3-1997
Part Of
Joseph H. Hughes collection
Creator
Photographer: C.J. Smith, Brandon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3-1997.1
Item Number
3-1997.1.55
Accession Number
3-1997
Other Numbers
Hughes #65
GMD
graphic
Date Range
[1911-1925]
Physical Description
9.5" x 7.5" (b/w)
Material Details
on matting
Physical Condition
water marks on emulsive side of photograph
Scope and Content
Photograph shows several residential units, identified as the 12th Street Terrace.
Notes
Photograph is stamped on the back: Huhges & Co. Ltd., 1009 Princess Ave., Brandon, Man. Writing on back of photograph reads: 12th & Louise.
Name Access
Hughes & Co.
Subject Access
residences
residential streets
Storage Location
Hughes oversize drawer
Images
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A muck manual for farmers : a treatise on the physical and chemical properties of soils; the chemistry of manures; including also the subjects of composts, artificial manures and irrigation

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Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1856
Part Of
MG 2 2.15 George E Thorman Collection
Collection
George E Thorman School Textbook Collection
Creator
Dana, Samuel L. (Samuel Luther), 1795-1868
Description Level
Item
Item Number
Archives 11-999-1-1
Item Number Range
Archives 11-999-1-1
Responsibility
by Samuel L. Dana
Start Date
1856
Date Range
1856
Publication
New York : C. M. Saxton
Physical Description
312 p. ; 20 cm
Subject Access
Agricultural chemistry
Manures
Soils
Storage Location
Box 1 - Agriculture
Storage Range
Box 1 - Agriculture
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