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<p>Dr. Joseph Butts, Head of Agricultural Chemistry, adjusting a high vacuum system used to make materials radioactive, ca. 1950s. Butts was a professor of Agricultural Chemistry from 1939-1961 and Department Head from</p><p> 1946-1961. One focus of his interest was utilizing atomic energy for peaceful means.</p>
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Dr. Joseph Butts, Head of Agricultural Chemistry, adjusting a high vacuum system used to make materials radioactive, ca. 1950s. Butts was a professor of Agricultural Chemistry from 1939-1961 and Department Head from

1946-1961. One focus of his interest was utilizing atomic energy for peaceful means.


Source: Experiment Station Publications Photo Collection (P 132)

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