Papers, correspondence, and University of Idaho materials kept by U of I alumni, Mark B. Calnon, Jr.

Research documentation relating to Maynard A. Fosberg's research into soil and land use in Idaho. Contains various soils surveys and series in addition to materials relating to course Fosberg taught at the University of Idaho or within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Agendas, correspondence, minutes, etc. relating to the Idaho Crop Improvement Association (CIA) records.

Chronological file of talks, papers, press releases, photographs showing soil conservation methods, a soil survey of the University of Idaho and related photographs, and bark study and soil testing reprints collected by a University of Idaho soil scientist.

This collection is comprised of research conducted by faculty and students at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences from 1922-1975. The research and annual reports in this collection are focused on the plant pathology of crops within the Pacific Northwest and Great Plains regions. Field and experimental plots are shown along with potential disease vectors (insects and parasites) and equipment used throughout the research.