Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Floyd M. Barden Papers
UA.10.3.32
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Title
- Floyd M. Barden papers
- ID
- UA.10.3.32
- Date
- 1973
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation note
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing,Michigan".
Biography
Floyd M. Barden attended M.A.C. from 1904 to 1908. Following graduation, he returned to the family farm in South Haven, Michigan where he successfully raised peaches until joining the ministry in the late 1930s. He also worked as a land appraiser in Berrien County during the mid 1930s.
Scope and Contents note
The Floyd M. Barden papers consist of an oral history interview conducted by Frank Dennis in 1973. Barden discusses fruit farming in South Haven (1850-1900), his experiences while a student at M.A.C. (1904-1908), and his later interaction with the College, particularly his work with the Cooperative Extension Service (ca. 1910-1930). The collection includes and audio cassette and transcription of the interview.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections June 1982
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use note
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Class of 1908.
Geographic Name(s)
- South Haven (Mich.)
Personal Name(s)
- Barden, Frank
- Dennis, F. G., (Frank George), 1932-
Subject(s)
- Fruit -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
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Transcription of Oral History Interview Conducted by Frank Dennis 1973 |
F.D. | 1 | ||
| Drawer | ||||
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Cassette 236: Tape of Oral History Interview Conducted by Frank Dennis 1973 |
Cassette Cabinet | |||