Max M. Lyon Turkey Farm Collection, 1939 - 1958
Scope and Contents
This collection contains primarily black-and-white photographs depicting turkeys, eggs, their living conditions on farms, and the processes of commercial turkey farming, including photographs with members of the Lyon family. It approximately spans the 1940s-1950s. It further contains one file of materials related to Lyon and farming practices such as an article written for Turkey World in 1943 on turkey breeding, and a list of awards from the Memet Utility Turkey Show in 1939.
Dates
- Creation: 1939 - 1958
Creator
- Max M. Lyon Turkey Farm (Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open with no restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
Max M. Lyons (1886-1958) began working as a turkey farmer in 1912, with his father, and became best known for developing the 100% Brown Breasted Bronze. Lyons continued on to develop artificial insemination techniques for turkeys as piloted by the USDA in 1934 and became the leading producer of turkeys in the 1940s-1950s. He won awards at numerous fairs and congresses and went on to pen a piece, titled "Turkey World," (1943) related to breeding techniques.
Extent
.25 Cubic Feet (1 flat box)
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by material type.
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford Connecticut 06106