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Metadata
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Source |
Carnegie Cultural Center |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Expansion, Confrontation & the Farm Crisis (1964-1990) |
Chronological Tag |
Postwar United States (1945-1970s) |
Catalog Number |
2018.017.015 |
Credit line |
Carnegie Cultural Center - New Hampton, Iowa |
Description |
This photograph shows a salesman for TOMCO Seed Corn, TOMCO was founded in Belmond, Iowa, in the 1930s. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agriculture in a lesson on new farming techniques and companies during the mid-1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Richard Thompson, the founder of Thompson's Hybird Corn Company in 1934, developed the company after becoming interested in research about cross-breeding types of corn while attending Iowa State University. As the company grew, it merged with larger businesses such as Steckley Seed and changed its name to Tomco Genetic Giant. In the mid-1900s, the Texan company, Anderson Clayton Company bought the business and operated under the name ACCO Seed. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.059 Iowa as a Manufacturing State |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Wright |
Multimedia Links |
Click here to view/hear the file. |
Search Terms |
Business & Industry Agricultural Products/Types Agriculture Farmers/Farm Life Plants & Animals Tomco Seed Corn Seed Corn |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Carnegie Cultural Center and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
