Summary
Abstract
Botanist and plant pathologist, Dr. Kneebone served as Assistant Professor of Botany (1950-1953) and Director of the Mushroom Research Center (1953-1978), Pennsylvania State University; Chairman of the International Society for Mushroom Science; and was important in many national growers' associations. A consultant to the mushroom industry, his particular research emphases have been on improving mushroom strains and the study of certain mushroom diseases.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1987
Extent
14 Linear Feet (1 film reel)
Background
Biographical / Historical
Leon Russell Kneebone was appointed assistant professor of botany in 1950 at Penn State. He became an associate professor in 1953 and served as Director of the Mushroom Research Center from 1953 to 1978. In 1957, Kneebone became professor of botany and plant pathology and retired with emeritus status in 1978. Kneebone served as Chairman of the International Society for Mushroom Science; and was important in many national growers' associations.
A consultant to the mushroom industry, his particular research emphases has been on improving mushroom strains and the study of certain mushroom diseases. His extensive correspondence with growers all over the United States and the world provides extensive documentation on the history and development of the industry as well as on its professional development. The collection materials also relate to the academic development of Dr. Kneebone through the doctorate and to his scholarly work as a researcher and teacher, and to his service to the Pennsylvania State University and the Pennsylvania, American, and international mushroom industry.
Scope and Contents
Leon Russell Kneebone's extensive correspondence with growers all over the United States and the world provides extensive documentation on the history and development of the industry as well as on its professional development. The collection materials also relate to the academic development of Dr. Kneebone through the doctorate and to his scholarly work as a researcher and teacher, and to his service to the Pennsylvania State University and the Pennsylvania, American, and international mushroom industry.
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily documents botany professor Leon Russell Kneebone's research to improve mushroom strains. It includes correspondence, course materials, committee meetings minutes, publications, biographical information, photographs and one film.
Arrangement
Organized into six series: I. Correspondence; II. Committees; III. Course Work; IV. Biographical; V. Publications; VI. Photographs and Films.
Physical Location
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Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Using These Materials
Repository Details
Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793
spcollections@psu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies. Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Leon Russell Kneebone papers, 00546, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.
- Title
- Guide to the Leon Russell Kneebone papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021: As part of bulk updates, Benjamin Mitchell updated standardized notes to current standard