Len Calvert was an Information Specialist for the Extension Service from 1961-1995. Calvert wrote news releases and helped edit Extension publications. Calvert's title was changed in 1973 to Extension Communication Specialist.
Using radio-active materials in fundamental research with corn pollination are J. Ritchie Cowan, assistant agronomist (left) and Dr. Joseph S. Butts, biochemist in charge. Joseph Butts was the Professor of Agricultural Chemistry from 1939-1961 and Department Head from 1946-1961. A focus of interest was utilizing atomic energy for peaceful means.
Dr. Joseph Butts, Head of Agricultural Chemistry, adjusts the high vacuum system used to make materials radioactive. Joseph Butts was the professor of Agricultural Chemistry from 1939-1961 and Department Head from 1946-1961. A focus of interest was utilizing atomic energy for peaceful means.