George Edward Stone Papers, 1890-1957
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Special Collections and University Archives, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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George Edward Stone Papers
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Stone, George Edward, 1860-1941
Biographical History for: George Edward Stone Papers
Biographical Note 1860Born September 6, Leicester, Massachusetts1884Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts State College1888Special Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology1889Summer Teacher at Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Massachusetts1893-1916Professor of Botany, Massachusetts Agricultural College1893Ph.D., University of Leipzig, Germany1895-1916Plant Physiologist and Pathologist, Massachusetts Experiment Station1897-1911Secretary to the Graduate School, Massachusetts Agricultural College1902Member of Faculty and Lecturer on Plant Pathology at Graduate School of Agriculture (Under the auspices of Association of American College and Experiment Stations; University of Illinois)1903Botanist to The Massachusetts Board of Agriculture1904Lecturer on Plant Pathology; Graduate School of Agriculture; Ames, Iowa1941Died Amherst, Massachusetts
Scope and Contents of the Collection The papers of George Edward Stone document his activities as Professor of Botany and Head of the Botany Department at the Massachusetts Agricultural College, his work as a professional botanist and arborist, and his personal interests. Papers include correspondence, lecture notes, reports, notes on experiments, drawings depicting original apparatus, scrapbooks of printed botanical illustrations, students' papers, genealogies, memorabilia, and photographs, together with autobiographical notes, including reflections on Massachusetts Agricultural College and on Emily Dickinson, and correspondence, notes and clippings on psychic phenomena.
The collection is open for research.
Processed by Charlotte Truesdale, 1975.
Botany--Massachusetts.
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Horticulture--Massachusetts.
Plant physiology--Massachusetts.
Stone, George Edward.
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Barlow, Waldo.
Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886.
University of Massachusetts Amherst. Department of Botany.
University of Massachusetts Amherst--Faculty.
series
Series 1. Notes and Experiments
Comprised of notes documenting experiments on plants and trees. For some it is not entirely clear under what circumstances or at what time period the experiments were conducted. Many were carried out while attending The University of Leipzig in Germany. The bulk of the experiments pertain to the field of physiological botany such as "Measuring the Force of Gravity in Plants," "Partial Pressure of Oxygen on Protoplasm," "Correlative Growths Resulting from Mutilation and Pruning," and many others. Drawings and sketches depict Stone's original designs and use of apparatus.
Series 2. Reports and Articles
Comprises various reports published by Stone and others on topics such as shade trees, plants in different parts of the United States, effects of light, smoke and ice storms on vegetation, and pruning and restoration of trees. Bound volumes of published clippings and articles authored by Stone, including his writings for Arborea, the bulletin of the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association, can also be found in this series.
Series 3. College Papers and Lecture Notes
Contains principally handwritten and typewritten lecture notes, college-related correspondence, reports, and some personal reminiscences of life at the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Many of the letters in this series are written by Stone to various State Commissioners of Education and the Presidents of the College, and concern the buying of land, location of future buildings, reorganizations of present departments, and future courses.
Series 4. Subject Files and Correspondence
Comprises biographical materials (resumes, genealogy, biography and tributes), a bibliography of published writings, materials documenting memberships in professional organizations and societies, professional directories, clippings, memorabilia, comments on Emily Dickinson, and miscellaneous correspondence. Much of Stone's correspondence was with former students and members of the numerous societies in which he was involved. These letters discuss municipal tree problems, legislation to establish licensing of arborists in Massachusetts, the valuation of shade and ornamental trees, and other related subjects. Also in this series are nine albums of photographs, and two of printed illustrations labeled "cuts" by Stone. A few are Stone's personal photographs of himself, and presumedly his family and friends. However, most of the photographs relate to his life-long interest in the tree profession.
Series 5. Psychic Research
Contains numerous notes and clippings on what appears to have been a prime interest and hobby for Stone. There are clippings on such topics as television, mental telepathy, visual transmissions and various types of clairvoyance. Stone was a member of the American Psychical Society and the Boston Society of Psychic Research, and many of his papers are notes on experiments relating to these subjects.
Series 6. Student Herbarium
Creation of Series 6. Student Herbarium
Time of Creation of Series 6. Student Herbarium
The student herbarium of Waldo Barlow, displayed at the St. Louis Exposition of 1904.
Experiments on the Germination of Seeds 1906, n.d.
Experiments of Contact Stimulation 1904-1918, n.d.
Experiment: The Effects of Illumination Gas On Sycamores (2 copies) plus photographs, Effects of Cases On Trees and Vegetation (3 Copies), Growth Tables, Drawings: Mag. Experiments on Plants 1907-1936, n.d.
Notes on Hemlock, Measurements of, South Amherst Swamp 1920-1921, n.d.
Notes: Experiment on Plant Correlative Growth 1913, n.d.
Experimental Notes on Assorted Subjects 1901-1921, n.d.
Transpiration Experiments 1906, n.d.
Electricity and Plant Growth, 1918-1931, n.d.
Experiments and Causes Defined, 1907-1929, n.d.
The Effects of Gypsy Moth and Gas on Trees in New England n.d.
Notebook ("Diarium") of Experiments 144-244 1892-1893, n.d.
Shade Tree Literature published by Stone and Co-Workers 1913-1923, n.d.
Tree Planting's General Care n.d.
Report on Georgia; Condition of Vegetation 1915
Virginia; Smelter Smoke Report, Related Correspondence and Maps 1917
Report on the Condition of Vegetation on Staten Island, N.Y. 1917
Reports Concerning Damage to Trees from Illuminating gas. Stone's report as consultant 1907-1936, n.d.
The effects of illuminating gas on trees (Reports and related materials) 1930-1934, n.d.
Report - Lightening Injury to Trees n.d.
1. Various Physical and Chemical Agencies which affect trees, 2. Variation of optimum Light in Course of Plant Development, 3. Need for Improved Methods in the treatment of Pests 1934-1936, n.d.
Worcester County Highlands Report n.d.
Factors Associated with Pruning and Restoration 1913-1924, n.d.
Restoration of Trees from Ice Storms 1921-1931
Miscellaneous Tree Reports 1929-1937, n.d.
Concord, Mass. Metcalf, Bartlett etc.; Shade Tree Conference- Correspondence; Related Correspondence 1924-1932, n.d.
Re: Evolution n.d.
Publication by Stone 1897-1927, n.d.
Publications by Stone 1904-1917
Tree News; Some Articles about Stone 1929-1931
Publications by Others: Collected by Stone; Electricity and effects on Plants 1894-1917
Publications by Others: Bartlett Tree Co: Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station 1916-1937, n.d.
Vol.8., No.247 The American Florist (by Others) 1893
Publications by Others-, Bartlett Tree Lab. 1916-1934, n.d.
4 Bound Volumes of Articles 1890-1929
4 Bound Volumes of Articles 1902-1927
College Related Correspondence, Articles and other Materials 1929-1937, n.d.
Concerning John Davey Correspondence and Related Materials 1924-1931, n.d.
Concerning M.A.C. to Comm. of Education 1926
Misc. Correspondence 1917-1936
Report on Graduates 1930s Massachusetts State College
Concerning: President Hugh Baker 1937
M.A.C. Grounds
Shade- Tree Notes and Course Arrangement on that Subject n.d.
Lecture Notes: Handwritten and Typescripts 1899-1937
Some Phases of Life at M.A.C. (Contains Personal Reminiscences) n.d.
Shade Tree Management, 1893-1915, Course Introduction and Notes A & B. 1893-1915
Shade Tree Management, 1893-1915, Notes C, D, E
Shade Tree Management, 1893-1915, Notes G (no F)
Shade Tree Management, 1893-1915, Notes G
Societies in which Stone Involved 1928-1937
The F.A. Bartlett Tree Dealings 1920-1936, n.d.
Consultant to F.A. Bartlett Tree Co., Complaint Against 1931
Massachusetts Tree Warden's and Forester's Association 1913-1934, n.d.
Data for Tree Warden Law (1923) 1924, n.d.
The Davey Tree Expert Co. 1923-1928
Massachusetts Forestry Association 1900-1931, n.d.
Connecticut Tree Protective Association 1919-1930, n.d.
State and Local Regulations Concerning Shade Trees 1899-1926, n.d.
Stone's Resumes and Personal Records; life histories; tribute 1927-1946, n.d.
Genealogy 1894-1937, n.d.
By Gordon King, 1957 Life; Organizations, Bibliography of Writings 1957
Memorabilia 1895-1956, n.d.
Memberships and Directories 1915-1933, n.d.
Invention ca. 1913
Comments on Emily Dickinson and related material 1930-1931, n.d.
Miscellaneous Clippings 1902-1927, n.d.
Comments on Photos 1917
Envelope 1, Photographs 1-181
Envelope 1, Photographs 182-357
Envelope 2, Photographs 358-514
Envelope 3, Photographs 515-687
Envelope 4, Photographs 688-817
Envelope 1, Photographs 818-1024
Envelope 2, Photographs 1025-1293
Envelope 3, Photographs 1294-1309
Envelope 5, "Cuts" Book 1
Envelope 6, "Cuts" Book 2
Envelope 7, Photographs Second Series 1-52
Notes: Personal Impressions Transmissions n.d.
Stone's Notes - Mental and Visual Transmissions 1919-1933, n.d.
Psychic Research 1929-1932, n.d.
Telepathy 1935-1937, n.d.
Clippings (photocopied) Concerning Psychic Phenomena, late 1800s - early 1900s
Waldo Barlow Herbarium