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[ New Search ] Tobacco Field in Botanical Garden Location : Oakland, CA Date : Jun 20, 1940 Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : RG 69-39-23636 Enlarged Image Description : The WPA has developed and maintains a botanical garden at the University of California which employs 35 workers; covers 54 acres and has a total of 5,000 species of plants. Research work is carried on to develop new varieties of plants that have economic uses. Photo shows tobacco field which is used for experiments in genetics and cytology that have proven of great scientific value. Listed Under: [Professional Services][Research][University of California]