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Some contributions of Thomas Volney Munson.

Speech given by Dr. H. P. Olmo regarding the life and work of T. V. Munson in the viticulture field to propagate wild grapes and cultivate new varieties, which were also sold by Munson's nursery for other grape breeders. This copy includes a number of handwritten corrections and additions.

Date: unknown

Creator: Olmo, H. P. (Harold Paul), 1909-2006

Item Type: Text

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from M.-C. Fortier to R. Renfro, July 24, 1995]

Letter from Marie-Claude Fortier from the Wine-Museum of Arbois to Dr. Roy Renfro (head of the T. V. Muson Memorial Vineyard) discussing various trips and a hope that they can meet up as well as information about the research at the Wine-Museum regarding correspondence and rootstock trading between American and French viticulturists around the end of the 19th century. In particular, she has found a reference to Munson (enclosed as a photocopy), who received the "Legion of Honor with the title … more

Date: unknown

Creator: Fortier, Marie-Claude

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

The Thomas Volney Munson Memorial Vineyard

Pamphlet discussing the life and work of T. V. Munson in the viticultural field and background on the project to establish the Thomas Volney Munson Memorial Vineyard.

Date: 1983

Creator: Renfro, Roy E. (Roy Edward), 1945-

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

The Munson Grapes -- A Rich Germplasm Legacy

Abstract: An historical review is presented of the contributions of TV. Munson to viticulture and the improvement of cultivated grapes. Munson developed more than 300 grape cultivars with the principal goal of combining the pest resistance and climatic adaptability of various native American grape species with the superior fruit quality of commercial cultivars. Several Munson cultivars achieved commercial importance in the early 1900's and a few are still grown today, most notably the rootstock… more

Date: July 1990

Creator: Tarara, Julie M. & Hellman, Edward W.

Item Type: Article

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from George C. Husmans to T. V. Munson, February 12, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson discussing an inquiry for fresh Rotundifolia seed from an Italian agricultural institution.

Date: February 12, 1910

Creator: Husmann, George C. (George Charles), 1861-1939

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson, March 1, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from the pomologist in charge of fruit district investigations to T. V. Munson requesting information on grape varieties that may be successful in the dry land fruit garden in Akron, Colorado.

Date: March 1, 1910

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from T. V. Munson & Son to William A. Taylor, March 18, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson & Son to William A. Taylor discussing persimmon scions Taylor had requested and instructions for grafting the scions.

Date: March 18, 1910

Creator: T.V. Munson & Son Nurseries

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from William A. Taylor to T. V. Munson & Son, March 29, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from Taylor to T. V. Munson & Son thanking Munson for the persimmon scions and providing payment.

Date: March 29, 1910

Creator: Taylor, William A.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter T. V. Munson & Son, March 29, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter to T. V. Munson & Son asking for 50 scions of "Silkyfine" persimmon in addition to the other varieties Munson has already send.

Date: March 29, 1910

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from Taylor to T. V. Munson & Son, April 7, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from Taylor to T. V. Munson & Son stating Taylor has received the voucher covering the persimmon scions and it was approved.

Date: April 7, 1910

Creator: Taylor, William A.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson & Son, May 16, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter to T. V. Munson & Son discussing a prior letter requesting changes to the voucher covering nursery stock sent to Akron, Colorado and stating that the author has not received the corrected voucher yet.

Date: May 16, 1910

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from H. P. G. to T. V. Munson & Son, May 25, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from H. P. G. to T. V. Munson & Son discussing the voucher covering the purchase of grape vines for Akron, Colorado which has been lost and requesting Munson sign and return a new voucher.

Date: May 25, 1910

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from T. V. Munson to William A. Taylor, May 28, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson to William A. Taylor discussing the Dr. Durr persimmon, stating that it likely is no longer in existence.

Date: May 28, 1910

Creator: Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from H. P. G. to T. V. Munson & Son, May 31, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from H. P. G. to T. V. Munson & Son discussing the voucher covering the purchase of grape vines for planting in Akron, Colorado, stating it has be received and approved.

Date: May 31, 1910

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from T. V. Munson to George C. Husmann, November 1, 1910]

Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson to George C. Husmann discussing the "Pearl of Casaba" grape and describing the characteristics of the variety.

Date: November 1, 1910

Creator: Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson, January 28, 1911]

Photocopy of a letter to T. V. Munson discussing a list of grape growers in New York and stating that the author hopes to see Munson at the American Pomologist Society meeting the following month.

Date: January 28, 1911

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from T. V. Munson to George C. Husmann, February 3, 1911]

Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson to George C. Husmann discussing the "Pearl of Casaba" variety of grape and its characteristics.

Date: February 3, 1911

Creator: Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson, February 13, 1911]

Photocopy of a letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson stating Husmann received the Pearl of Casaba grape cuttings and the signed voucher covering their purchase.

Date: February 13, 1911

Creator: Husmann, George C. (George Charles), 1861-1939

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from T. V. Munson & Son to C. A. Reed, February 20, 1911]

Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson to C. A. Reed discussing the amount of and varieties of pecan trees Munson has sold in the past five years.

Date: February 20, 1911

Creator: T.V. Munson & Son Nurseries

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from T. V. Munson to H. P. Gould, December 9, 1911]

Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson to H. P. Gould discussing the origin of the San Jacinto apple, how it was named, and its characteristics.

Date: December 9, 1911

Creator: Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson, December 27, 1911]

Photocopy of a letter to T. V. Munson discussing hybrid grapes between Vitis rotundifolia and Vitis lincecumii.

Date: December 27, 1911

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson, January 8, 1912]

Photocopy of a letter from "Chas. [..], Scientific Assistant" to T. V. Munson thanking Munson for his 1912 catalog.

Date: January 8, 1912

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson & Son, March 8, 1912]

Photocopy of a letter to T. V. Munson & Son discussing grape vines purchased from T. V. Munson & Son and the voucher to cover the costs of the grape vines.

Date: March 8, 1912

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson, March 18, 1912]

Photocopy of a letter from "Expert in Fruit Identification" to T. V. Munson discussing the Rutledge apple and asking for another specimen of the apple.

Date: March 18, 1912

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Grayson College Foundation