Organized according to interview and visit, Harrar discusses projects and proposals with professionals in the field of agricultural sciences. The Agricultural Sciences Program is focused on aiding research and teaching; continue operating current programs and grants to other agencies in support of long range relations to the future food supply of the world. He is involved in the progress of RF programs, selection of fellows and field staff officers, and developments of new research. In 1960, preliminary organizations and discussions take place regarding African agricultural research.
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Organized according to interview and visit, Harrar discusses projects and proposal with professionals. He is the President of the Rockefeller Foundation and oversees aspects of operation. He is involved in the progress of RF programs, selection of fellows and field staff officers, and developments of new research. Harrar attended Conference on African Universities and discusses foundation assistance for Nigeria.
Kenneth C. Smithburn papers, 1904-1974, bulk 1938-1959 7.43 Cubic Feet
The Kenneth C. Smithburn papers document the career of research scientist Kenneth C. Smithburn in the identification and isolation of viruses, particularly the Yellow Fever virus in Africa. The papers also document more broadly the Foundation's interest in public health through the International Health Division and its successor, the Division of Medicine and Public Health. The papers span the years 1922 to 1974, with the bulk falling between the years 1938 through 1959.
Rockefeller Foundation records, fellowships, fellowship recorder cards, SG 10.2, 1917-1979 7.78 Cubic Feet
Types of record include: recorder cards.
Rockefeller Foundation records, International Health Board/Division records, RG 5, 1910-1964 (Bulk: 1910-1951), bulk 1910-1951 334.42 Cubic Feet
Contains the correspondence and reports of the International Health Board/International Health Division (IHB/D) of the Rockefeller Foundation, including the Rockefeller Institute Virus Laboratories.