File of instructions for the the Skedsbush Sheep Recording Scheme database (Project 01013), c.1975
Scope and Contents
Comprises administrative, financial and estates records of ABRO, as well as reports, publications and press cuttings. There is also a large amount of research data, including the working papers of the scientist St Clair Taylor.
Dates
- Creation: c.1975
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: Animal Breeding Research Organisation. ABRO (1945 - 1986) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is held offsite. As such we need advance notice of any consultation. The lead time will be dependent on the quantity and complexity of what is requested. Please contact the Archives Manager in the first instance.
Certain restrictions apply.
Biographical / Historical
The sheep recording scheme was intended as a management aid to on-farm recording and to build a database for statistical analysis. The scheme consisted of a data base, file management programs and punched card input.
Full Extent
1 file
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Fonds: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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