Hybrid corn

Scope and Contents This collection contains many of the records generated by the DeKalb Genetics Corporation. The materials, dating from 1910-2011, provide information for a basic history of the company; for ascertaining the role played by the industry in the DeKalb area, the United States, and around the world; for the research in the company's areas of expertise; and for analyzing marketing techniques and approaches. The collection is organized into 10 series: Historical Research and General Corporate...

Scope and Contents The collection partially documents John P. Case’s private farm practices and his participation in the organization of the Pure Milk Association from 1922 to 1965.  Records include correspondence, minutes, reports, publications, and financial data. The major portion of the collection contains financial record books used by Case to measure his farm productivity over a given year.  Included are tabulations of crop, livestock, labor, and operating receipts and expenses dating from 1922 to...

Scope and Contents The North Corn Belt Seed Growers, Incorporated records partially document the origin and development of a northern Illinois hybrid seed producers’ company in Naperville, Illinois from 1938 to 1967.  Included in these records are articles of incorporation and amendments, by-laws, minutes of meetings, certificates of stock, financial statements, and membership lists. Researchers interested in the North Corn Belt Seed Growers Collection may also wish to consult two related Regional History...

Scope and Contents Most of the records in this collection were generated by Dr. Sherret S. Chase, primarily from his time in various capacities as research geneticist, international maize breeder and international seed operations director for DeKalb Agriculture Association, Inc. (later DeKalb AgResearch). Included are also family papers and those of his wife. Series I consists of biographical material related to Dr. Chase and his family, including Chase’s personal memoirs and the final draft of his...