Instrumentation Correspondence (2 of 2), 1954-1968

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Title:
Instrumentation Correspondence (2 of 2), 1954-1968
Description:
This record contains correspondence between Professor William E. Splinter and the representatives of various technical instrument manufacturers. These letters discuss the way in which Splinter and his department used equipment to measure the continuous growth of tobacco plants and to quantify the spectral distribution and spectral energy density of light under natural conditions and in growth chambers. These documents also include instrument brochures with charts and diagrams, undated price quotations, invoices and packing lists, and correspondence from other universities, government agencies and research institutions that were interested in Splinter's work.
Topics:
Agriculture
Subjects:
Agricultural engineering
Agriculture -- Research
Scientific apparatus and instruments
Tobacco
University purchasing
Original Format:
Multiple materials (materials for groups)
Typescript
Item identifier:
mc00091-001-bx0003-013-000
Coverage Date:
circa to
Genre:
Administrative records
Correspondence
Names:
Leeds and Northrup Company more info on Leeds and Northrup Company 
Bristol Company more info on Bristol Company 
General Electric Company more info on General Electric Company 
North Carolina State University. Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering more info on North Carolina State University. Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering 
North Carolina State College. Department of Agricultural Engineering more info on North Carolina State College. Department of Agricultural Engineering 
United States. Department of Agriculture more info on United States. Department of Agriculture 
Splinter, William E. more info on Splinter, William E., 1925- 
Digital Project:
Cultivating a Revolution

Source information

Repository:
Special Collections Research Center at NC State University Libraries
Collection:
William E. Splinter Papers (MC00091) held by Special Collections Research Center at NC State University Libraries
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Funding:
Digitization of this resource was partially supported with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds made possible through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.

Scanned folders from the same box

  1. Fertilizer Placement, 1952-1960
    Series 1, Box 3, Folder 10
  2. Instrumentation Correspondence (1 of 2), 1954-1968
    Series 1, Box 3, Folder 12
  3. Instrumentation Correspondence (2 of 2), 1954-1968, Series 1, Box 3, Folder 13 (Current Folder)