Fusonie, Alan 1975-08-25
Dr. Alan Fusonie, curator of rare books and manuscripts at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland, discusses the Library’s functions.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. Alan Fusonie
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Date: August 25, 1975
Location: Beltsville, Maryland
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Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: National Agricultural Library
Established (1862),
Materials (2 million volumes),
Manuscripts,
National archives,
Agricultural material,
Solicit material,
Development of Agricultural Library,
Agricultural Collections,
Library of Congress,
National Archives,
Guide to Agricultural Collections,
Need,
Primary source material,
Method of contacting potential donors,
Processing material.
Tape 1, Side 2: Processing material (continued),
Summary sheets of material,
Inventory of Collection,
Publishing material,
U. S. D. A. funded television programs.
Range Dates: 1862-1975
Bulk Dates: 1862-1975
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