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John Belling Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 069

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910-1916

Creator

Access

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Biographical/Historical Note

John Belling was a botanist at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station in the early twentieth century.

Extent

0.2 Linear feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

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.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the John Belling Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
Date
March 2005 (Updated June 2019)
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755