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William R. Grove Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 002

Scope and Contents

Materials in the William Grove collection consist of a volume titled “Artificial Manures,” a personal diary from 1907, and personal papers dating from the 1950s.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900 - 1960

Biographical / Historical

William Grove was a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army. He is known as the “father” of the Chinese lychee orchard industry in Florida.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

This collection is stored offsite in a remote storage facility. Materials from the collection can be brought to the Sarasota County History Center for viewing upon request. Please contact the Sarasota County History Center by phone at 941-861-6090 or by email at historycenter@scgov.net at least three business days before your visit to ensure the material will be available when you arrive.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Sarasota County History Center Repository

Contact:
337 N Tamiami Trail
Osprey FL 34229
941-861-6090