This series contains information on E.S. McFadden’s memberships to various professional and honorary societies including the American Genetic Association and Sigma Xi. Materials regarding the numerous awards and honors presented to McFadden are also part of this series.
Baby portrait of Carol Mae McFadden, daughter of Edgar S. McFadden
This series consist of biographies, newspaper clippings, family information, photographs, and obituaries and memorials. There is also an interview with McFadden during the Texas State Fair and material regarding the movie Waves of Green about McFadden and his work. In addition, documents relating to McFadden’s service in the United States Army during World War I can be found in this series.
This series includes articles and other documents written about McFadden’s research regarding plant pathology of small grain crops in particular his work with wheat.
Letter from Karl S. Quisenberry, Association Agronomist, Western Wheat Investigation, to Edgar S. McFadden in regards to Marquis-Emmer wheat. Included is the planting plan for the Marquis-Emmer selection back-crossed on Marquis to be planted in head rows at Mandan, North Dakota and Webster, South Dakota.
The correspondence series contains letters with colleagues and on various topics including polio and his objection to the United States becoming involved in World War II.
Two Hereford cows standing by a wooden fence next to a parked car on the McFadden farm
Portrait of Edgar S. McFadden, McFadden is known for his breakthroughs in wheat genetics in South Dakota and in Texas
Edgar S. McFadden in a wheat test plot at a Texas A & M University College Station
Edgar S. McFadden at work in his office at Texas A & M University at College Station, Texas
Edgar S. McFadden doing research in wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden riding a horse in the 1917 Hobo Day parade at South Dakota State College
Edgar S. McFadden in a flax field at Kenedy
Edgar S. McFadden in a field of wheat that is a test plot for his research on wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden standing in a field of wheat
Esgar S. McFadden (far right) with five others in their World War I uniforms
Edgar S. McFadden kneeling in a wheat field that is part of Edgar S. McFadden research on wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden crouching on the ground holding shafts of wheat, the wheat is part of Edgar S. McFadden's research on wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden sitting at his desk in his office
Field of wheat is a test plot for Edgar McFadden's research on wheat genetics
Edgar S. McFadden is among a group of people in front of an unknown building
Edgar S. McFadden speaking to a group of people in front of an unknown building
Edgar S. McFadden is among a group of people in front of an unknown building
Edgar S. McFadden speaking to a group of people in front of an unknown building
Edgar S. McFadden looking at wheat planted in pots, the wheat is part of Edgar S. McFadden;s research on wheat genetics
Small grain experiments at Prairie View are observed by Edgar S. McFadden (right) nationally famous wheat breeder of Texas A & M College and Professor Manley Champlin, retired, former head of the department of field husbandry at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada; agronomist Oliver E. Smith (left) is in charge of the Experiment Station tests
The collection consists of materials relating to his work with research and production of small grains such as wheat, oats, and flax, and in particular the development of Hope Wheat. In addition, the collection contains biographical information about McFadden and his writings and speeches.
McFadden, Edgar S. (Edgar Sharp), 1891-1956Edgar S. McFadden photograph of a flax nursery in Kenedy, Texas. A handwritten note accompanies the photograph describing Turkey winter and Sheyene flax .
A handwritten note accompanies the photograph describing Turkey winter and Sheyene flax .
Head sections of New Era Barley, the barley is part of Edgar S. McFadden's research
Two head sections of cross-pollinated barley (No. 1), the barley is part of Edgar S. McFadden's research
This series consists of documents relating to McFadden’s development and sale of wheat varieties between 1925 and 1933. Testimonials are included in the series are regarding the wheat and registration certificates for Hope Wheat and Webster Wheat.
Portrait of the McFadden family; from left to right: Mabel Lucille (Blakesly) McFadden, Edgar Sharpe McFadden, James McFadden, Beatrice (Stacking) McFadden
Valley Experiment Station of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station news release on the release of Sea Breeze, a new type of wheat. This wheat was developed by the Texas Experiment Station in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to meet the needs for a forage typed of small grain that might be used as poultry feed; or as pasturage; or hay or ensilage for other kinds of livestock.