Description
This collection contains research notes, publications, photographs, manuscripts, and other material regarding the scientific
and professional career of Dr. Herbert J. Webber, a research scientist at the Citrus Experiment Station (CES) in Riverside,
California from 1913-1946. In addition to citrus related material, this collection includes his scientific research on guava,
avocado, dates, and non-edible crops like rubber. The collection includes a large volume of photographs documenting Dr. Webber's
multi-year citrus experiments in the CES orchards, research notes and handwritten manuscripts from his book
The Citrus Industry, and newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs regarding the history and care of the Riverside Parent Navel Orange
Tree.
Background
Herbert J. Webber was born on December 27, 1865 in Lawton, Michigan. His family moved to Nebraska in 1883. Dr. Webber earned
both his Bachelors degree and his Masters degree from the University of Nebraska. On September 8,1890 he married fellow University
on Nebraska student Lucene Anna Hardin.
Extent
14.44 linear feet
(28 boxes)
Restrictions
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Availability
This collection is open for research.