D. J. Crowley Oral History Cassette Recording, 1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Crowley, D. J.
Title
D. J. Crowley Oral History Cassette Recording
Dates
1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
.2 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
CT 12 (collection)
Summary
The oral history interviews of D. J. Crowley, Superintendent of the WSU Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit, Long Beach, WA, were conducted by Azmi Y. Shawa in 1973. This collection consists of two cassette tapes.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The oral history interviews of D. J. Crowley, Superintendent of the WSU Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit, Long Beach, WA, were conducted by Azmi Y. Shawa in 1973. This collection consists of two cassette tapes. They were abstracted in 1979 by Margot Knight.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

D. J. Crowley Oral History Cassette Recording, 1973 (CT 12)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

(MASC STAFF USE): range 3-4.

Acquisition Information

CT 12 was transferred to the Archives between 1973 and 1979.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

12/1-2: D.J. Crowley, Superintendent, WSU Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit, Long Beach, WA, April 17, 1973.Return to Top

Container(s) Description
tape time
1, Side A Minutes (approx.): 0 - 3
College experiences in the 1920's.
1, Side A Minutes (approx.): 3 - 13
Growing blueberries. Work on cranberry disease. Problems growers had when he started work at The Coastal Washington Research and Extension Unit. Fruitworms.
1, Side A Minutes (approx.): 13 - 25
Insecticides that were used. Insect problems, Specifics on insecticide toxicity. Smudge pots.
1, Side B Minutes (approx.): 0 - 12
Agricultural situation during World War II, Japanese farmers,More on disease and crop problems. Frost.
1, Side B Minutes (approx.): 12 - 30
Spraying. More about frost problems. His experiments in controlling frost in cranberry plots. Problems getting funds for frost control experiments.
2, Side A Minutes (approx.): 0 - 7
Controlling frost by sprinkling. His problems getting funding for experiments.
2, Side A Minutes (approx.): 7 - 14
His relationship with Wilson Compton. Cranberry crop. Installing a sprinkling system to fight frost.
2, Side A Minutes (approx.): 14 - 22
Success of the sprinkling system. More on the installment.
2, Side A Minutes (approx.): 22 - 30
Saving frost-bitten spring wheat. Biblical analogy.
2, Side B Minutes (approx.): 0 - 3
Thoughts about learning and experimentation. The changes brought on by the sprinkling system.
2, Side B Minutes (approx.): 3 - 12
Care of the cranberry crop. Use of herbicides and fertilizers.
2, Side B Minutes (approx.): 12 - 16
Talks about some of his fellow workers. Changes in agricultural methods.
2, Side B Minutes (approx.): 16 - 25
His personal health and retirement. Other workers at the unit.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Cranberries -- Washington (State)
  • Oral history -- United States.

Personal Names

  • Crowley, D. J.

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Shawa, Azmi Y. (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State University. (creator)