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- Bureau of Entomology Laboratory (Grand Junction, Colorado)
- A government entomology laboratory on North Seventh Street (later located off Twelfth Street), begun and administered by Wayland Arthur Shands. This laboratory researched a bug-spread viral infection of sugar beet plants. The infection was colloquially dubbed ‘curly top’. The viral infection was such a significant issue that the Department of Agriculture opened additional research centers in Twin Falls, Idaho; Riverside, California; and Las Cruces, New Mexico to study the problem. The problem was addressed in some part by monitoring the insects that spread it, and this information was used to tell farmers whether sugar beets would be a profitable crop in a given year. Eventually, the researchers developed a resistant variety of the root vegetable.
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- Bureau of Mines
- For most of the 20th century, the United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) was the primary United States government agency conducting scientific research and disseminating information on the extraction, processing, use, and conservation of mineral resources. The Bureau was abolished in 1996. USBM was established in the Department of the Interior on May 16, 1910, pursuant to the Organic Act (Public Law 179), to deal with a wave of catastrophic mine disasters. The Bureau's mission was gradually expanded to include: The conduct of research to enhance the safety, health, and environmental impact of mining and processing of minerals and materials. The collection, analysis, and dissemination of information about mining and processing of more than 100 mineral commodities across the Nation and in more than 185 countries around the world. Analysis of the impact of proposed mineral-related laws and regulations upon the national interest. Production, conservation, sale, and distribution of helium for essential government activities. The first director of the USBM was Joseph Austin Holmes, a pioneer in occupational safety and health. He served from 1910 until his death in 1915. From its creation, the USBM was viewed, both nationally and internationally, as the focal point for new and emerging science and technology in the minerals field. Since entering competition in 1978, the Bureau of Mines won 35 R&D 100 Awards, given annually by R&D Magazine for the 100 most important research innovations of the year. This achievement is especially impressive considering the small size of the Bureau's research budget, compared to those of competing organizations, such as E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, General Electric Company, Hitachi, Ltd., the Department of Energy, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Provided by Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bureau_of_Mines
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- Business Administration, School of, Fort Lewis College
- School of Business Administration at Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado.
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- Business and Porfessional Women's Club (Fruita, Colorado)
- A women’s club from Fruita, Colorado. At one time, the club was believed to have more than 50 active members. According to oral history interviewee Armand de Lavillette de Beque, the club was very active in drama and agricultural events. The club would put on plays in the Majestic Theater in Fruita. The club put on many plays from 1929-1932, with fundraising from the events going towards projects focused on bettering the community. Members included Esther Ziegler, Hazel Hogsett, Fern Ambrose, Catherine Anderson, Marjorie Starr, Grace Mikish, Dora Crawford, Chloris Roberts, Virginia Hartwell, Marian Lollenbagen, Ruth Hoskins, Golda Evert, Esther Conway, Edith Nichols, Lucile Crockett, Ethel Hassell, Opal Townsend, Edith Malberg, Joletha Nixon, Lois Longshore, Ida Jones, Mary Brumbaugh, Francine Wilson, Hazel O’Connor, Velma Geer, Marjorie Raber, Evelyn Williams, Fern Ambrose, Francis Crowley, Charlotte Gorman, Grace Nicholas, and Diane Stanford. • De Beque Literary Society (De Beque, Colorado): In 1892, this society met up twice a month, except in the summer months when it only met once a month. The society put on plays in the DeBeque school house. The funds from the plays, usually 30 to 40 dollars, were saved and put towards projects for the school. The secretary’s journal of the DeBeque Literary Society noted that funds went towards cups for the students, a Piano, construction of a stage, and was given to families in need.
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- Businesses (Englewood, Colorado)
- Businesses in Englewood Colorado.
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- Butala Construction (Salida, Colo.)
- Construction company formed by Frank J. Butala. Now Butala Sand and Gravel.