Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Horace A. Cardinell Papers
UA.17.10
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Cardinell, H. A.
- Creator - Interviewee
- Cardinell, H. A.
- Creator - Donor
- Dennis, F. G., (Frank George), 1932-
- Creator - Interviewer
- Dennis, F. G., (Frank George), 1932-
- Title
- Horace A. Cardinell papers
- ID
- UA.17.10
- Date
- 1972
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder, 1 cassette
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
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
Horace A. Cardinell, a 1915 graduate of Oregon State College, was employed during World War I by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture. After returning to the United States in 1919, he worked for the Agricultural Extension Service at the University of Missouri. In 1923, he joined Michigan State's Horticulture Department at the urging of V. R. Gardner, a former colleague at Missouri. From 1943-1945, Cardinell served the U.S. Government as a Senior Extension Specialist with the Food Supply Division of the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs, and was instrumental in establishing Brazil's Agricultural Extension Service System. He returned to MSC in 1945 and worked at both the East Lansing and Oakland campuses until his retirement in 1960.
Scope and Contents note
In the oral history interview conducted by Frank Dennis in December 1972, Cardinell comments on his colleagues at the Michigan State Horticulture Department, especially F. C. Bradford and V. R. Gardner. Also discussed is field work performed by Cardinell in relation to department research projects. Mrs. Cardinell contributes anecdotes and details to the interview. A biographical sketch of Cardinell, released by the Brazilian government prior to his second appointment in that country, is also included.
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
Revision Description
February 2006
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Interviews (Sound recordings)
Personal Name(s)
- Bradford, Frederick Charles, 1887-
- Cardinell, H. A.
- Gardner, Victor Ray, 1885-
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Biographical summary on Cardinell Undated |
F.D. | 1 | ||
|
Transcriptions of Oral History Interview conducted by Frank Dennis 1972 |
F.D. | 1 | ||
| Cassette | ||||
|
Tape of Oral History Interview conducted by Frank Dennis December 3, 1972 |
231 | |||