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Whitaker, Thomas W. Papers

Collection Number: D-578

The collection contains his articles, talks, and manuscripts, as well as correspondence received upon his retirement, and a photograph album. Thomas W. Whitaker (1904-1993) served as a geneticist at the United States Department of Agriculture where he researched varieties of cantaloupes and lettuce.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1928-1990.

Extent

1.8 linear feet

Subject

Agriculture

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