Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Endel A Karmo fonds
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- Textual record
- Graphic material
- Object
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Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Reference code
MS-14-37
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Physical description area
Physical description
21 banker boxes
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
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Archival description area
Name of creator
(1912-1991)
Biographical history
Endel Artur Karmo was Provincial Apiarist from 1948-1977 and taught at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College from 1950-1977. He is well-known for his contributions to Nova Scotia's nascent blueberry industry in recognizing honeybees as pollinators of both tree fruits and berries. Born on 10 November 1912 in Vihti, Finland, he moved to Nova Scotia from Denmark in 1948, working at the Nova Scotia Agriculture and Marketing Board. In 1950 he joined the faculty of Nova Scotia Agricultural College, retiring in 1977. He died on 1 May 1991 in Halifax.
Custodial history
A1999-012 ; A2017-033 ; A2012-198
Scope and content
Fonds contains periodicals, monographs, photographs, and one artifact related to bees and beekeeping that were created by and/or collected by Endel Karmo.
Notes area
Physical condition
Some materials are in very poor condition, surface mold being discovered in March 2019. See electronic inventory for items that were discarded.
Immediate source of acquisition
Arrangement
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the MacRae Library. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Associated materials
Serials titles were integrated into the MacRae Library Serials collection.
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.
General note
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Endel A Karmo fonds, MS-14-37, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Agricola Archives, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada.