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- 1937-1986 (Creation)
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2.50 linear feet (1 document case, 1 oversize box)
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Dr. Marcus Stanley Zuber was born on January 10, 1912, in Gettysburg, South Dakota, to John and Mary Maas Zuber. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from South Dakota State University in Brookings, followed by a master’s degree and Ph.D. in agronomy from Iowa State University in Ames. Zuber served as professor emeritus of agronomy at the University of Missouri-Columbia and worked as a research agronomist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1946 to 1970, stationed at MU.
A leading figure in corn breeding, Dr. Zuber was recognized for developing techniques and genetically improved inbred lines that were widely adopted by hybrid corn breeders. His work significantly advanced the development of single-cross hybrids, notably through the release of lines such as Mo17. His innovations in measuring root and stalk strength became valuable tools in both public and private breeding programs.
Beyond his research, Dr. Zuber was active in academic and community life. He served as the first faculty advisor to Beta Sigma Psi, Iota Chapter, at the University of Missouri from 1963 to 1979, and was a member of the Campus Lutheran Church, the Golden K Kiwanis Club, the Association of Retired Agricultural Professors, and several professional organizations. He received numerous honors, including the University of Missouri Faculty Alumni Award in 1972 and the Outstanding Educator of America award in 1973. In 1983, South Dakota State University awarded him an honorary Doctor of Science degree.
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The Marcus S. Zuber Papers consist of a single box of personal and professional materials documenting Zuber’s career in corn breeding research. The collection is composed primarily of scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, certificates, photographs, news releases, and correspondence. It also includes diplomas representing Zuber’s academic achievements—a B.S. from South Dakota State College, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Iowa State College, and an honorary degree from South Dakota State University—as well as a citation from the Army Service Forces for the Army Commendation Ribbon. These materials provide a detailed record of Zuber’s contributions to agricultural science and public recognition of his service and achievements.
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- Zuber, M. S. (Marcus Stanley), 1912-1998 (Subject)