Henry J. Quayle papers
Finding aid prepared by Melissa Huntington.
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Henry J. Quayle papers
Date (inclusive): 1903-1951, undated
Date (bulk): 1908-1913
Collection Number: UA 066
Creator:
Quayle, H. J. (Henry Josef), 1876-
Extent:
1.25 linear feet
(3 boxes)
Repository:
Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Abstract: This collection is comprised of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material pertaining to Henry J. Quayle, former professor
of Entomology at the University of California Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. Correspondence consists
of typed and handwritten letters between Henry J. Quayle and individuals within the academic community as well as agricultural
and horticultural agencies worldwide. This correspondence documents the importance of Quayle's work as a leading agricultural
entomologist and the impact his research had on the agricultural industry. Hand-annotated manuscripts for chapters in his
book
Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects along with documents containing biographical information on Quayle are also included.
Languages: The collection is in English.
Access
This collection is open for research.
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Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [date if possible]. Henry J. Quayle papers (MS 066). Special Collections & University Archives,
University of California, Riverside.
Acquisition Information
The Henry J. Quayle papers were acquired in 1982.
Processing History
Processed by Melissa Huntington, 2010.
Biographical Note
Henry J. Quayle was born on the Isla of Man, England on April 29, 1876. As a child he moved with his family to the United
States and settled in Champaign, Illinois. Quayle's early education was through the Illinois public school system and he graduated
from the University of Illinois in 1903, with a degree in Entomology. After graduation, Quayle spent a year at the University
of California as an assistant in the Entomology Department. The next two years were spent collaborating with the Federal Horticultural
Board study on the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Henry J. Quayle spent a year at Iowa State University teaching Zoology before returning to the University of California as
an Assistant Professor of Entomology. Within that time, Quayle earned his Master of Science degree from the University of
California. From 1912-1915, Quayle served as Professor and Chairman of the University of California Division of Entomology
at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. In 1923, Quayle introduced the use of cyanide fumigation methods
for agricultural pest control in Australia and Spain. Quayle spent much of 1929-1930 working with the United States Department
of Agriculture furthering his studies of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Henry J. Quayle was viewed as a pioneer in the field of Entomology, working with multiple agricultural and horticultural agencies
within the state and federal government as well as academia. Quayle's expertise in this area contributed to the development
of pesticides and the use of insects to combat the detrimental effects of other insects on agriculture. Quayle capped his
career by publishing the book
Insects of Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruits in 1938 that quickly became an essential text used by citrus growers worldwide. Henry J. Quayle died in Riverside, California
on October 24, 1951 after a long and distinguished career in Entomology and agricultural research.
Chronology
| 1876: |
Henry J. Quayle was born on the Isla of Man, England on April 29, 1876. |
| 1880: |
Quayle and his family came to the United States and settled in Champaign, Illinois. |
| 1903: |
Quayle graduated from the University of Illinois. |
| 1905-1906: |
Quayle taught Zoology at Iowa State University. |
| 1911: |
Quayle received a Master of Science degree from the University of California. |
| 1912-1915: |
Quayle was professor of Entomology and chairman of the Division of Entomology at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside,
California.
|
| 1923: |
Quayle introduced cyanide fumigation methods in Australia and Spain. |
| 1929-1930: |
Quayle spent a year working with the United States Department of Agriculture to study the Mediterranean fruit fly. |
| 1938: |
Quayle published the book
Insects of Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruits.
|
| 1943: |
Quayle retired from the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. |
| 1951: |
Henry J. Quayle died in Riverside, California on October 24, 1951. |
Collection Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material pertaining to Henry J. Quayle, former professor
of Entomology at the University of California Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. Correspondence consists
of typed and handwritten letters between Henry J. Quayle and individuals within the academic community as well as agricultural
and horticultural agencies worldwide. This correspondence documents the importance of Quayle's work as a leading agricultural
entomologist and the impact his research had on the agricultural industry. Hand-annotated manuscripts for chapters in his
book
Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects along with documents containing biographical information on Quayle are also included.
Collection Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series as follows:
- Series 1. Professional papers, 1903-1951, undated
- Series 2. Correspondence, 1907-1929
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
University of California, Riverside. Citrus Research Center and Agricultural Experiment Station
Citrus
Entomology
Horticulture
Genres and Forms of Materials
Correspondence
Manuscripts
Series 1. Professional papers
1903-1951, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of hand-annotated manuscripts for chapters from Henry J. Quayle's book
Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects . Documents containing biographical information on Quayle are also included.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 1
Documents and other material containing biographical information on Henry J. Quayle
1903-1951.
Box 1, Folder 2
Manuscript for
Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects; Section 1, pages 1-144 (typed/hand annotated)
undated.
Box 1, Folder 3
Manuscript for
Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects; duplicate copy of Section 1, pages 1-144 (typed/hand annotated)
undated.
Box 1, Folder 4
Manuscript for
Citrus and Other Subtropical Insects; Section 2, pages 145-413 (typed/hand annotated)
undated.
Box 1, Folder 5
Manuscript for
Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects; Section 3, pages 414-609 (typed/hand annotated)
undated.
Box 1, Folder 6
Manuscript for
Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects; Section 4, pages 1-236 (typed/hand annotated)
undated.
Box 1, Folder 7
Original folders that contained the manuscripts for all sections of
Citrus and Other Subtropical Fruit Insects
undated.
Series 2. Correspondence
1907-1929
Series Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and various individuals as well as agricultural and horticultural
agencies worldwide from 1907-1929.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 2, Folder 1
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and various agricultural organizations/professionals
1908-1912.
Box 2, Folder 2
Correspondence between Henry J.Quayle and agricultural, scientific, and academic organizations including the University of
California
1907-1912.
Box 2, Folder 3
Correspondence, articles, and other materials regarding Henry J. Quayle and agricultural/entomological agencies including
the University of California
1908-1913.
Box 2, Folder 4
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and others. Recipients include agricultural departments from the University of California,
state agricultural agencies, agricultural equipment manufacturers, the Entomological Society, and the State Horticultural
Commission
1907-1912.
Box 2, Folder 5
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and the University of California agricultural departments as well as horticultural
and entomological agencies throughout the world
1909-1912.
Box 2, Folder 6
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and the University of California agricultural departments as well as horticultural
and entomological agencies throughout the world
1908-1913.
Box 2, Folder 7
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and the University of California agricultural departments as well as horticultural
and entomological agencies throughout the world
1907-1913.
Box 3, Folder 1
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and the University of California agricultural departments as well as horticultural
and entomological agencies throughout the world
1908-1914.
Box 3, Folder 2
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and various agricultural, horticultural, and entomological agencies including the University
of California, Berkeley and the National Geographic Society
1908-1913.
Box 3, Folder 3
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and the University of California agricultural departments as well as horticultural
and entomological agencies throughout the world
1908-1913.
Box 3, Folder 4
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and the University of California, Berkeley as well as horticultural and entomological
agencies throughout the world
1908-1912.
Box 3, Folder 5
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and Professor E.J. Wickson regarding University of California research expense reports
1908-1912.
Box 3, Folder 6
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and others including C.W. Woodworth regarding Entomology research
1908-1913.
Box 3, Folder 7
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle, W.J. Young, and Fred L. Yeaw
1908-1911.
Box 3, Folder 8
Correspondence between Henry J. Quayle and W.W. Yothers
1927-1929.
