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Portrait of a young N.E. Hansen wearing a bow tie and a dark jacket.
Young N.E. Hansen, undated
Village nestled in the mountains by the Inland Sea in Japan; written in pencil on the back: Along Inland Sea, Japan 1924.
Village on the Inland Sea in Japan in 1924
Two Karakul fat tailed sheep were white long haired woolen sheep found in Turkistan that N.E. Hansen urged should be imported to the United States for dry hot regions like Arizona and New Mexico.
Two Karakul fat tailed sheep of Turkistan, undated
People standing on the platform by Trans-Siberian Railway in northern China; written in pencil on the back: On Siberian Railway 1924.
Trans-Siberian Railway platform in northern China in 1924
People on the Trans-Siberian Railway platform by the train in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Hailar 1924.
Trans-Siberian Railway platform at Harbin, China in 1924
Man walking on the Trans-Siberian Railway platform by the train in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: China.
Trans-Siberian Railway platform at Harbin, China in 1924
Trans-Siberian Railway tracks through the mountains enroute to Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Railway Saolin 1924.
Trans-Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin in northern China in 1924
Man hauling dirt in baskets attached to a carrying pole on his shoulders, the dirt is being loaded on to a Trans-Siberian Railway train car near Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Saolin 1924 North China pear research.
Train car on the Trans-Siberian Railway near Saolin in northern China in 1924
Terrain in Mendoche, northern China that N.E. Hansen traveled in is search for hardy peach trees in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche, North China 1924.
Terrain in northern China that N.E. Hansen traveled in is search for hardy peach trees in 1924
Terrain in Mendoche, northern China that N.E. Hansen traveled in is search for hardy peach trees in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche, North China 1924.
Terrain in northern China that N.E. Hansen traveled in is search for hardy peach trees in 1924
Terrain in Mendoche, northern China that N.E. Hansen traveled in is search for hardy peach trees in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche, North China 1924.
Terrain in northern China that N.E. Hansen traveled in is search for hardy peach trees in 1924
People walking on a street toward a temple in Seoul, Korea in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Seoul, Korea 1924.
Temple in Seoul, Korea in 1924
People walking on a street toward a temple in Seoul, Korea in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Seoul, Korea 1924.
Temple in Seoul, Korea in 1924
People walking on a street toward a temple in Seoul, Korea in 1924; written in pencil on the back: Seoul, Korea 1924.
Temple in Seoul, Korea in 1924
Signs hanging over stores in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China as viewed from behind a horse; written in pencil on the back: Signs over North Chinese store - Manchouli 1924.
Stores in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China in 1924
Storefronts in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Manchouli North China 1924.
Storefronts in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China in 1924
Rickshaw on the street by an ornate storefront in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Futachien Manchuria Chinese Store - 1924.
Storefront in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China in 1924
Horse-drawn rickshaw carriage on the street by an ornate storefront in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Futachien Manchuria Chinese Store - 1924.
Storefront in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China in 1924
Soybeans are temporarily stored in covered bins awaiting shipment at Anda in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Soybeans stored ready for shipment at Anda, North China 1924.
Stored soybeans are ready for shipment at Anda in northern China in 1924
Soybeans are temporarily stored in covered bins awaiting shipment at Anda in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Soybeans stored ready for shipment at Anda, North China 1924.
Stored soybeans are ready for shipment at Anda in northern China in 1924
Signs hanging over stores in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Manchouli North China 1924.
Store signs in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China in 1924
Passengers waiting to board a steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, the ship is possibly a steamer ship called the Admiral from a line of ships owned and operated by the United States government; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Steamer ship at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
Steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, the ship is possibly a steamer ship called the Admiral from a line of ships owned and operated by the United States government; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Steamer ship at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
Passengers waiting to board a steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, the ship is possibly a steamer ship called the Admiral from a line of ships owned and operated by the United States government; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Steamer ship at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
Steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, people are riding bicycles on the dock, the ship is possibly a steamer ship called the Admiral from a line of ships owned and operated by the United States government; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Steamer ship at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
Steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, the ship is possibly a steamer ship called the Admiral from a line of ships owned and operated by the United States government; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Steamer ship at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
Steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, a porter is walking on the dock by the ship, the ship is possibly a steamer ship called the Admiral from a line of ships owned and operated by the United States government; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Steamer ship at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
Passengers waiting to board a steamer ship by the dock at the port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan, the ship is possibly a steamer ship called the Admiral from a line of ships owned and operated by the United States government; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Steamer ship at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station display featuring examples of new hybrid plums, ornamentals, and crossing and selection work of N.E. Hansen.
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station display, undated
Ship on the Inland Sea in Japan; written in pencil on the back: Ships on Inland Sea, Japan 1924.
Ships on the Inland Sea in Japan in 1924
Ships in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Ships in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan in 1924
View of ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan from the shore; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan in 1924
View of ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan from the shore; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan in 1924
Ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Ships at port in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan in 1924
Ship in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Ship in Tokyo Bay at Yokahama, Japan in 1924
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station field research notebook of N.E. Hansen. Research on varieties of soybeans, alfalfa, and kochia were conducted in Highmore, SD and Brookings, SD during 1943. Handwritten.
SD Ag Experiment Station: Agronomy Department field records
Dead trees on the Trans-Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: On Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin 1924 North China.
Scenery on the Trans-Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin in northern China in 1924
Valley of the Da Hinggan mountain range in northern China where the Trans-Siberian Railway runs, there are buildings in the foreground; written in pencil on the back: In Hinggan North China in mountains 1924.
Scenery in the Da Hinggan mountain range in northern China in 1924
View of a river in a valley of the Da Hinggan mountain range in northern China; written in pencil on the back: In Hinggan North China mountains 1924.
Scenery in the Da Hinggan mountain range in northern China in 1924
Man pulling a rickshaw down a street in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Futachien 1924.
Rickshaw on a street in Fushun, Manchuria in northern China in 1924
Rickshaw man wearing a traditional hat is with his rickshaw on the street at Yokohama, Japan, note that he is barefoot; written in pencil on the back: Yokohama 1924.
Rickshaw man and his rickshaw at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
Crowds of people gathered on the campus of South Dakota State College to attend the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
People gathered between the Horticulture Building and the Administration Building for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen on the campus of South Dakota State College.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
Crowds of people gathered for a reception for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen n the campus of South Dakota State College.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
Crowds of people gathered for a reception for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen n the campus of South Dakota State College.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
Unveiling of the rock and bronze tablet commemorating Dr. N.E. Hansen's work, it was located in between the Administration Building and the Horticulture Building; left to right: unknown man, Frank Cundill, South Dakota State College President Leinbach; Governor Mickelson; Dr. Hansen; Carl Hansen; Harry Dory; and Lucille Dory.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
South Dakota Governor Mickelson congratulates Dr. N.E. Hansen on his long-time term of service at South Dakota State College and his distinguished work as a plant breeder as he addresses a crowd of 250 relatives, friends, and associates during the ceremonies commemorating the achievements of Dr. Hansen in the field of horticulture, this occurred in front of Lincoln Memorial Library.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
People gathered in front of Lincoln Memorial Library listening to speakers during the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen on the campus of South Dakota State College.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
Monument dedicated to N.E. Hansen in recognition to his service to South Dakota State College, it was located in between the Administration Building and the Horticulture Building; the bronze citation reads: 'South Dakota State College seeks to perpetuate the memory of its long-time fruit and plant breeder: Niels Ebbesen Hansen. Born at Rebe, Denmark, January 4, 1866, came to the United States in 1873. Made Professor of Horticulture of South Dakota State College in 1895; Professor Emeritus in 1937. A world traveler and collector of plants, he developed drought resistant verities of fruits, flowers, and grasses for the Great Plains. His efforts provided the people of the Great Plains the means through which they enjoy a better living. August 25, 1959.' The rock was donated by Jno E. Gueffroy from near Colman, South Dakota. It is approximately 4.5 feet tall, 4.5 feet wide, with a 26 inch base.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
N.E. Hansen responds when the monument erected in his honor was unveiled at South Dakota State College; left to right: State College President Leinbach, Governor Mickelson, Dr. Hansen, Carl Hansen, Lucille Dory.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
People gathered between the Horticulture Building and the Administration Building for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen on the campus of South Dakota State College.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
Dr. N.E. Hansen seated at a table visiting with guests at the recognition service his honor on the campus of South Dakota State College.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
Rock and bronze tablet commemorating Dr. N.E. Hansen's work; left to right: South Dakota State College President Leinbach; Lucille Dory, member of the Board of Regents; Governor Mickelson; Dr. Hansen; Frank Cundill, member of the Board of Regents; A. M. Eberle, Dean of Agriculture; and Arlington Eddy, chairman of arrangements.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
Crowds of people gathered for a reception for the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen n the campus of South Dakota State College.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
People seated in folding chairs and the grass in front of Lincoln Memorial Library on the campus of South Dakota State College to hear Carl Hansen speak during the recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen for his work in horticulture.
Recognition service for Dr. N.E. Hansen at South Dakota State College in 1949
Man walking down the stairs at the railway station in Saolin in northern China, a young girl is standing at the foot of the stairs; written in pencil on the back: Railway station Saolin North China 1924.
Railway station in Saolin in northern China in 1924
Portrait of Professor N.E. Hansen
Professor N.E. Hansen, undated
Professor N.E. Hansen stand in ornamental grass at the horticulture grounds of South Dakota State College, the classroom building (right) and the Horticulture building (behind Hansen) are visible in the background.
Professor N.E Hansen on the horticulture grounds at South Dakota State College, undated
Transmission lines on the Trans-Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: On Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin 1924 North China.
Powerlines on the Trans-Siberian Railway enroute to Saolin in northern China in 1924
Porters lifting iron pipes at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan; written in pencil on the back: Porters lifting iron pipes at Yokohama 1924.
Porters lifting iron pipes at the port on Tokyo Bay at Yokohama, Japan in 1924
Point on the Inland Sea in Japan; written in pencil on the back Point on Inland Sea, Japan 1924.
Point on the Inland Sea in Japan in 1924
Saxofragaceae Dumort. Ribes manshuricum (Max.) Kom. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. Saxifragaceae are found mostly in the Northern Hemisphere, with centers of diversity in the Himalayas, East Asia, and Western North America. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in black ink.
Plant specimen: Saxofragaceae Dumort. Ribes manshuricum (Max.) Kom
Saxifragaceae Dumort. Deutzia parviflora Bunge. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. Saxifragaceae are found mostly in the Northern Hemisphere, with centers of diversity in the Himalayas, East Asia, and Western North America. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in black ink.
Plant specimen: Saxifragaceae Dumort. Deutzia parviflora Bunge
Rosaceae B. Juss. Spirea media Schmidt. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in blank ink.
Plant specimen: Rosaceae B. Juss. Spirea media Schmidt
Rosaceae B. Juss. Spirea Chamaedrifolia L. Common name germander meadowsweet or elm-leaved spirea. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. Spiraea chamaedryfolia is a shrub reaching a height of 1–1.5 meters (3 feet 3 inches–4 feet 11 inches). Branchlets are brownish or red-brown. Leaves are simple, oblong or lance-shaped, toothed on the edges, 40–60 millimeters (1.6–2.4 inches) long and 10–30 millimeters (0.39–1.18 inches) wide, with a petiole of 4–7 millimeters. The white flowers of 6–9 millimeters in diameter grow in spike-like clusters at the ends of the branches. Flowering period extends from May to September. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in black ink.
Plant specimen: Rosaceae B. Juss. Spirea Chamaedrifolia L. Common name germander meadowsweet or elm-leaved spirea
Rosaceae B. Juss. Spirea Chamaedrifolia L. Common name germander meadowsweet or elm-leaved spirea. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. Spiraea chamaedryfolia is a shrub reaching a height of 1–1.5 meters (3 feet 3 inches–4 feet 11 inches). Branchlets are brownish or red-brown. Leaves are simple, oblong or lance-shaped, toothed on the edges, 40–60 millimeters (1.6-2.4 inches) long and 10-30 millimeters (0.39-1.18 inches) wide, with a petiole of 4-7 millimeters. The white flowers of 6-9 millimeters in diameter grow in spike-like clusters at the ends of the branches. Flowering period extends from May to September. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in black ink.
Plant specimen: Rosaceae B. Juss. Spirea Chamaedrifolia L. Common name germander meadowsweet or elm-leaved spirea
Rosaceae B. Juss. Pyrus ussuriensis Max +P. Sinensis Lindl. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924, also known as the Ussurian pear, Harbin pear, and Manchurian pear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is native to Korea, Japan, and the Ussuri River area of far eastern Russia. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in blank ink.
Plant specimen: Rosaceae B. Juss. Pyrus ussuriensis Max =P. Sinensis Lindl.
Rosaceae B. Juss. Prunus padus L. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924, also known as bird cherry, hackberry, hagberry, or Mayday tree, is a species of cherry, native to norther Europe and northern Asia. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label with hand-written notation in pencil ink.
Plant specimen: Rosaceae B. Juss. Prunus padus L.
Rosaceae B. Juss. Micromeles alnifolia Koehne. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in blank ink.
Plant specimen: Rosaceae B. Juss. Micromeles alnifolia Koehne
Prunus persica. Dbl. fl. Peach. Kaises VII.  Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. The peach (Prunus persica) is a deciduous tree native to the region of Northwest China between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Shan mountains, where it was first domesticated and cultivated. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label with hand-written notation in pencil ink.
Plant specimen: Prunus persica. Dbl. fl. Peach. Kaises VII.
Primulaceae Vent. Primula. Plant specimen collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants.
Plant specimen: Primulaceae Vent. Primula.
Pinus pungens, also called Table Mountain Pine, hickory pine, prickly pine or mountain pine. This small pine is native to the Appalachian Mountains in the United States. Plant specimen collected by C.S. Sargent, 1912, first director of the Arnold Arboretum, Herbarium of Iowa College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Ames, Iowa. N.E. Hansen graduated from Iowa State College with a bachelor's degree in horticulture in 1887. It is likely Hansen obtained this specimen during his time at the college. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label with hand-written notation in pencil ink.
Plant specimen: Pinus pungens, also called Table Mountain Pine, hickory pine, prickly pine or mountain pine.
Caprifoliaceae Vent. Lonicera Maacki Turcr. Plant specimen from the honeysuckle family collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. This plant is native to temperate western Asia, specifically in northern and western China south to Yunnan, Mongolia, Primorsky Krai in southeastern Russia, Korea, and, albeit rare there, central and northern Honshu, Japan. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants.
Plant specimen: Caprifoliaceae Vent. Lonicera Maackii Turcr.
Caprifoliaceae Vent. Lonicera edulis Turcr. Plant specimen from the honeysuckle family collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in black ink.
Plant specimen: Caprifoliaceae Vent. Lonicera edulis Turcr. Plant specimen from the honeysuckle family
Aceraceae Neck. Acer Tomentosum Max. Plant specimen from the maple family collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in black ink.
Plant specimen: Aceraceae Neck. Acer Tomentosum Max. Plant specimen from the maple family
Aceraceae Neck. Acer Mons Max. Plant specimen from the maple family collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in black ink.
Plant specimen: Aceraceae Neck. Acer Mons Max. Plant specimen from the maple family
Aceraceae Neck. Acer Mairunduense ? et Mey.. Plant specimen from the maple family collected by N.E. Hansen, 1924. N.E. Hansen (1866-1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist and botanist who was a pioneer in plant breeding. Hansen came to South Dakota in 1895 and became the first head of the Horticultural Department of South Dakota State College. He also served as agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture. He searched for hardy grasses, fruits, and other plants throughout Europe and Asia and brought them back to the United States to raise or crossbreed with American varieties to produce hardy plants. Specimen is mounted on an 11.5 x 16.5 inch herbarium sheet accompanied by a label printed in Russian in Cyrillic letter with hand-written notation in black ink.
Plant specimen: Aceraceae Neck. Acer Mairunduense ? et Mey. Plant specimen from the maple family
Plant specimen: Aceraceae Neck. Acer Ginnala Max. Plant specimen from the maple family
Plant specimen: Aceraceae Neck. Acer Ginnala Max. Plant specimen from the maple family
Pear tree in the mountains was photographed as an example during N.E. Hansen's research on pears at Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Saolin, China my headquarters fro pears in the mountains 1924.
Pear tree in the mountains at Saolin in northern China in 1924
Tree surrounded by a small lattice fence in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Park at Harbin 1924.
Park in Harbin, China in 1924
Garden feature by a small lattice fence in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Park at Harbin 1924.
Park in Harbin, China in 1924
Child running by the ornamental plantings surrounded by a fence in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Park at Harbin 1924.
Park in Harbin, China in 1924
Ornamental plantings surrounded by a fence in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Park at Harbin 1924.
Park in Harbin, China in 1924
Ornamental plantings surrounded by a fence in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Park at Harbin 1924.
Park in Harbin, China in 1924
Ornamental plantings in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Park at Harbin 1924.
Park in Harbin, China in 1924
Ornamental plantings and statuary in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Park at Harbin 1924.
Park in Harbin, China in 1924
Man standing by some ornamental plantings in a park in Harbin, China; written in pencil on the back: Park at Harbin 1924.
Park in Harbin, China in 1924
Ornate sign hanging over store in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Manchouli North China 1924.
Ornate store sign in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China in 1924
Ornate designs on a building in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Manchouli North China 1924.
Ornate building in Manzhouli, Manchuria in northern China in 1924
Research notebook for N.E. Hansen's experiments with grasses, clovers, and forage that were conducted near the Hunter Salzer Farm by Mellet, South Dakota in 1897 with remarks about 1896. The first part of the notebook discusses his experiments on 38 plots, which included numerous varieties of grasses, oats, wheat, alfalfa, clovers, and corn. The notebook also details his research on an additional 64 plots of grasses and forage plants. The notes include his assessments of the varieties and comments regarding the weather.
Notebooks: Grasses, clovers and forage
N.E Hansen's research notebook regarding field experiments for grasses and grains in 1888 and 1889. The field consisted of 66 plots. He studied 92 varieties in total including: 22 grasses, 9 clovers, 20 wheats, 23 oats, 14 barleys, 1 rye. Hansen was assisted by John M. Aldrich, Alvah George Cross, and J.G. Ross.
Notebooks: Grasses for 1888 and 9: Grains for 1988
Research notebook for N.E. Hansen's experiments with alfalfa for 1911, with notes regarding 1909 and 1910 experiments. Varieties studied include Omsk, Cossack, Samara, North Sweden, Obb Siberia, and Cherno.
Notebooks: Alfalfa's: 1911-M-1-tc
Research notebook for N.E. Hansen's experiments with alfalfa, which were conducted throughout South Dakota in 1913. Places include Faith, Ipswich, Isabel, Kadoka, Lemmon, Miller, Mobridge, Pierre, Vivian, and Winner. Varieties studied include Samara, Cossack, Cherno, and Semipalatinsk.
Notebooks: Alfalfa book
Field research notebook of N. E. Hansen. Alfalfa and clover grasses planted May 1908. Varieties studied originated from Norway, Turkistan, Russia, Siberia, Sweden, Lapland, and South America. Several varieties came from the Moscow Agricultural College (Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy).
Notebooks: Alfalfa and clovers plat: Book 2
Field research notebook of N.E. Hansen. Alfalfa and clover plats planted July 20, 1907. Varieties studied originated from Norway, Turkistan, Russia, Siberia, Sweden, Lapland, and South America. Handwritten.
Notebooks: Alfalfa and clovers plat: Book 1
N.E. Hansen's headquarters while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Saolin, China my headquarters for pears in the mountains 1924.
N.E. Hansen's headquarters while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China in 1924
N.E. Hansen's mountain headquarters is nestled in the trees while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Saolin, China my headquarters fro pears in the mountains 1924.
N.E. Hansen's headquarters while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China in 1924
N.E. Hansen's mountain headquarters is nestled in the trees while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Saolin, China my headquarters fro pears in the mountains 1924.
N.E. Hansen's headquarters while conducting pear research at Saolin in northern China in 1924
N.E. Hansen's assistants gather specimens in their search for hardy peach trees in Mendoche in northern China in 1924, one man is holding a gun; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche, North China 1924.
N.E. Hansen's assistants gather specimens in their search for hardy peach trees in northern China in 1924
Four of N.E. Hansen's assistants stand by a horse-drawn wagon by a building at Mendoche before they begin a search for hardy peach trees in northern China; written in pencil on the back: Mendoche 1924 North China.
N.E. Hansen's assistants begin a search for hardy peach trees in northern China in 1924
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