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Collection
Identifier: Mss-0261
Abstract
John Archbold had a distinguished career as an agriculturalist, sportsman, philanthropist, engineer and conservationist. Beginning in the 1930s as a plantation owner on Dominica he developed a strong interest in tropical agriculture and ecosystems. He sponsored efforts to develop economically viable products for the island and supported research of its fauna and flora. As part of these efforts he donated part of his plantation estate to the Nature Conservancy in 1975 and in 1989 another part...
Dates:
1934 - 1994; 1947 - 1991
Collection
Identifier: Series-0087
Abstract
This series contains correspondence, memoranda, minutes of meetings, photographs and publications from the Business Manager, the Vice-Presidents of Business and Finance, and subsidiary administrative units.
Dates:
1909-2000; 1960 - 1980
