WPI Voyagers: WPI's Early History in the Agricultural Industry

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REGISTER TO ATTEND BY FEBRUARY 24

 

What Do WPI and John Deere Tractors Have in Common?

Find out on March 1!

Voyagers members and guest are invited to an interactive presentation by WPI's university archivist and assistant director of special collections, Arthur Carlson. A guest social will follow.

Members will enjoy an in-person presentation and special viewing of archive materials including the Theo Brown diaries collection. Theophilus Brown graduated from WPI in 1901. We will hear about his affiliation with John Deere & Co., his thought-provoking, early-day contributions to food production and agricultural farming, and the challenges and opportunities facing today's farming industry.

Learn more about Theo Brown from a recent student IQP report, Feeding the World: The Impact of Theo Brown and John Deere.

 

DATE/TIME
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 2:00-3:30 PM

LOCATION
Briarwood Independent Living Community
65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606

 

Register by February 24 online, email or 508-831-5606 with Maureen Maynard.

 

We look forward to seeing you on March 1!

Check out Voyagers' upcoming programs and member information HERE.

Sample-Theo Brown Diaries Collection
Sketch-Theo Brown Tractor Design

 

Audience(s)

DEPARTMENT(S):

Alumni
Contact Person
Maureen Maynard