Ashdown, Dr Donald 1976-01-09
Dr. Donald Ashdown, Professor of Entomology at Texas Tech, speaks of his work with pest management in West Texas and of the Texas Tech entomology curriculum.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. Donald Ashdown
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: January 9, 1976
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Don Green
Length: 33 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Background,
Texas Tech University,
Research,
Teaching,
Research problems,
Lygus bugs (1955-56),
Sorghum Midge,
Entomology curriculum,
Distinguished Texas Tech graduates,
Dr. Fodon Maxwell,
Dr. Ellis Huddleston,
Dr. Elton Sparks,
Work in Panhandle area,
Changes in pest control methods,
Insecticides,
Biological study,
Present research,
Boll weevil,
Refining insecticides,
Pest management,
Adult education,
Future of entomology at Texas Tech
Tape 1, Side 2:
Brush control program,
Role of entomology
Range Dates: 1955-1976
Bulk Dates: 1955-1976
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