Hess, Delbert 1975-04-10
Dr. Delbert Hess speaks of his career as a cotton breeder for Acco Seed Company.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. Delbert Hess
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 10, 1975
Location: Aikin, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Arnold
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal history,
Job history,
Education,
Development of Acco Seed Company,
Establishment of research station,
Sorghum projects,
Early popular varieties,
Paymaster 54,
Paymaster 101,
Paymaster lint block concept,
Popularity of Paymaster 111,
Development of Paymaster 909,
Development of Paymaster 202,
Development of Paymaster 18,
History of Acco Seed Company,
Advertising,
Evaluation of success,
Early goals,
First certified seed,
Exportation of seed,
Acreage statistics,
Glandless varieties,
Benefits for development of new varieties,
Relation of Acco Seed Company to Anderson-Clayton.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1975
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