Alvah Peterson Papers circa 1912-1973

2.44 Cubic feet

(2) cartons; (2) letter file folders

The Alvah Peterson Papers contain biographical files, an award from American Letters, published and unpublished writings, and cash journals. Alvah Peterson was a professor in the Department of Entomology at Ohio State University.

[identification of item], Alvah Peterson Papers, RG 40.194, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

The Alvah Peterson Papers contain biographical files, including obituaries and an award from American Letters. It also contains published and unpublished writings, correspondence with a former student, and cash journals concerning the sale of his books.

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Accession Number UA.1998.0108: Jon Peterson

Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Alvah Peterson

Alvah Peterson (1888-1972) was a professor in the Department of Entomology at Ohio State University from 1928 to 1958. His research focuses were in the structure of thrips, microphotography of insect eggs, and techniques for the study of insects in the field and laboratory.

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Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September

Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn