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Watkins, Lee H. (1908-1972). Collection.

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Collection Number: D-084

Correspondence, research notes, and research papers concerning early American beekeeping history; collection also contains a series of correspondence and poetry from William Everson and articles about and a painting by Henry Miller. Member of a prominent California beekeeping family and a commercial beekeeper until 1941; president of the Alameda County Beekeepers' Association (1949-1951), apiary inspector for Alameda County (1950-1951), and apicultural assistant for the University of California, Davis, (1952-1964).

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1939-1972.

Extent

6.4 linear feet

Subject

Apiculture

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