Sylvan H. Wittwer papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1339

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Sylvan H. Wittwer papers (1942-2002) contain correspondence, publications, log books, articles, scrapbooks, and other documents pertaining to Wittwer's experiences as a scientist and researcher.

Dates

1942-2002

Creator

Wittwer, S. H. (Sylvan Harold), 1917-2012 (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Wittwer, a professor of soil science at Michigan State University, experimented extensively with radioisotopes in agricultural crops. He developed a chemical, known as Gibberellins, that increased the growth rate in plants and prompted his book Feeding a Billion (1987).

Extent

31.25 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The Sylvan H. Wittwer papers (1942-2002) contain correspondence, publications, log books, articles, scrapbooks, and other documents pertaining to Wittwer's experiences as a scientist and researcher.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-8 were donated in 1992.

Boxes 9-22 were donated in 1993.

Boxes 23-47 were donated in 1995.

Boxes 48-49 were donated in 1997.

Box 50 was donated in 1999.

Box 51 was donated in 2002.