Fertilizer history material: Haynes pamphlets

Collection

Identifier: 2011-002-002

Staff Only

Scope and content

The collection consists of: De Burg's No. 1 Phosphate of Lime four-page leaflet, 1854;J. W. Denison & Co., How to Maintain the Fertility of American Farms and Plantations, 84 page pamphlet, 1866; Concerning the Lodi Manufacturing Company's Complete Poudrette, 19-page pamphlet w ith Farmers Almanac for 1866-1866; Bower's Complete Manure, 27-page pamphlet, 1867; Ms. letter from John B. Sardy Shipping & Commission Agent, re: a shipment of fertilizer, 1870 Planters Fertilizer and Phosphate Company advertising brochure w/ Farmers Almanac 1908.

Dates

Creation: 1854-1908

Creator

Lodi Manufacturing Company (Organization)
Henry Bower Chemical Manufacturing Company (Organization)
Planters Fertilizer and Phosphate Company (Organization)
C. B. DeBurg (firm) (Organization)
J. W. Denison & Co. (Organization)
John B. Sandy (firm) (Organization)

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Biographical sketch

Williams Haynes was the longtime editor of Chemical Industries Modern Plastics and other industry publications. In addition to his being a recognized authority in the field of chemical economics, he was the author of a five-volume history of the American chemical industry. Over his 38-year career he amassed a large volume of reference and research materials.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (6 items)

Additional Description

Ownership and Custodial History

From the Williams Haynes Research Collection.

General Note

This is a collection of ephemera from the 1800s dealing with soil chemistry and use of phosphates. There are four pamphlets, a four-page leaflet and a single-page manuscript letter.

Cumulative Index/Finding Aids Note

De Burg's No. 1 Phosphate of Lime -- How to Maintain the Fertility of American Farms and Plantations -- Concerning the Lodi Manufacturing Company's Complete Poudrette -- Bower's Complete Manure.