Annual Report of the Board of Control of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station, first through third reports, 1882-1884

How this source is used

1. primary

   Before the experiments, Geneva needed carpenters

   Page or archive reference: First report, printed p. 5 (PDF p. 11): Director E. Lewis Sturtevant's February 28 arrival, March 1 possession, initial condition, and carpenter, mason, painter, glazier, plumbing, greenhouse, heating, and laboratory work.

   Public draft citation only; private source and original research remain private.

2. supporting

   Before the experiments, Geneva needed carpenters

   Page or archive reference: First report, printed p. 2 (PDF p. 8): Board's explanation of agricultural-society, Cornell, and farmer advocacy; June 26, 1880 act, chapter 592; organization of the Board of Control.

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3. supporting

   Before the experiments, Geneva needed carpenters

   Page or archive reference: First report, printed p. 3 (PDF p. 9): February 1881 work plan; proposals from 22 counties; selection near Geneva; appropriation/legal obstacle; August 15, 1881 chapter 702; February 1882 title transfer.

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4. supporting

   Before the experiments, Geneva needed carpenters

   Page or archive reference: First report, printed pp. 9–10 (PDF pp. 15–16): opening-work timing and readiness for experiments; 125-acre property and Castle Brook; rooms, laboratories, orchards, gardens, and farm buildings.

   Public draft citation only; private source and original research remain private.