Interview of turfgrass expert Dr. James Beard : March 12, 2003.
Professor and turfgrass expert James Beard talks about how he began to assemble what became an extensive collection of turfgrass research from many sources, including research papers, books, academic journals, and periodicals. Beard describes some of the items that make up the collection, including...
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| Language: | English |
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MSU: Gift of Keith Widder. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 audio file (53 min., 35 sec.)) |
| Format: | Electronic Audio Software |
| Summary: |
Professor and turfgrass expert James Beard talks about how he began to assemble what became an extensive collection of turfgrass research from many sources, including research papers, books, academic journals, and periodicals. Beard describes some of the items that make up the collection, including his own correspondence and manuscripts and discusses some of the characteristics of grasses and their management for golf courses, sports fields, and parks. Beard says that his career allowed him to travel the world as a consultant on turfgrass and talks about his varied academic pursuits and what lead him to teach at Michigan State University in the early 1960s. |
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| Note: | Electronic resource. Interviewed on the occasion of Beard donating his collection of turfgrass research materials to the Turfgrass Information Center (TIC) of the MSU Libraries |
| Call Number: | Voice 42331 DB42331 |
| Playing Time: | 00:53:35 |
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Interviewee, James Beard ; interviewer, Keith Widder. |
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Recorded 2003 March 12 |