Paul M. Harmer collection, 1921-1955.

The Paul Harmer collection contains articles written by Harmer which are predominantly about muck farming. There is also a WKAR radio programs schedule. Although Harmer is not listed as a radio program presenter, there are some programs about muck farming, and it is inferred that he was involved...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harmer, Paul M., 1888-1959 (Creator)
Language:English
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Ownership and Custodial History:
The materials in this collection came to the University Archives anonymously. The materials in this collection were included with the Michigan Muck Farmers Association materials (collection 249).
Physical Description:0.5 cubic feet
Format: Kit

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520 |a The Paul Harmer collection contains articles written by Harmer which are predominantly about muck farming. There is also a WKAR radio programs schedule. Although Harmer is not listed as a radio program presenter, there are some programs about muck farming, and it is inferred that he was involved. 
524 8 |a Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan." 
545 |a Paul Harmer was born in Dodge Center, Minnesota on March 6, 1888. He received his B.S. degree in 1911 from Carlton College, his M.S. (1915) and Ph.D. (1920) from the University of Minnesota. From 1911 to 1913 he was a physics and chemistry teacher at Mankato High School. From 1914-1915 he was an instructor in the Soils department at Minnesota Agricultural College. He was head of the Chemistry Department at Nebraska Wesleyan University from 1917-1918. He served as a sergeant in the Chemical Warfare Service from 1917 to 1918 during World War I. From 1919 to 1921 he was an Assistant Professor in the Soils Department at Wisconsin Agricultural College. He came to Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) in 1921 as a Research Associate and Extension Specialist in Soil Science. Harmer was a specialist in muck soil also known as humus. He wrote many articles and was also involved in the Michigan Muck Farmers Association. Harmer retired in 1953 and passed away on May 12, 1959. 
540 |a Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University. 
540 |a Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University. 
555 0 |a Finding aid available in 101 Conrad Hall. 
561 1 |a The materials in this collection came to the University Archives anonymously. The materials in this collection were included with the Michigan Muck Farmers Association materials (collection 249). 
610 2 0 |a Michigan State College.  |b Agricultural Experiment Station.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87890725 
610 2 0 |a Michigan State University.  |b Agricultural Experiment Station.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80126317 
610 2 0 |a WKAR (Radio station : East Lansing, Mich.)  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2009110096 
650 0 |a Agriculture.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85002415 
650 0 |a Crops.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85034249 
650 0 |a Fertilizers.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85047919 
650 0 |a Humus.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85062985 
650 0 |a Soil conservation.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85124329 
650 0 |a Soil fertility.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85124344 
650 0 |a Soil productivity.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85124372 
650 0 |a Soil science.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85124376 
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655 0 |a Publications. 
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