Johnson, LeRoy Peter Vernon
Plant geneticist, Author
1905-1983

LeRoy Johnson obtained his BSc (1931) and MSc (1933) in 
Agriculture at the University.  After holding positions with the 
National Research Council and the Universities of Florida and 
Washington State, he returned to the University of Alberta in 
1948 as associate professor of genetics and plant breeding.  He 
became professor the next year and chair of the Department of 
Genetics from 1969 until his retirement in 1970.  A researcher in 
forest trees and field crops, his work led to the licensing of 
two new strains of barley.  Besides his publications on agronomy, 
he wrote short stories, novels and a biography of William 
Aberhart in collaboration with Ola (Aberhart) MacNutt.

Multiple media, 1909-1970, 2.46 m    

Correspondence, 1919-1965
Personal; professional.

Manuscripts, 1931-1970
Includes manuscripts of Aberhart of Alberta and Sodom
Thy Sister.

Photographs, 1909-1965
Farming; family; student days (ca. 60 images).

Publications, 1933-1969

Student notebooks and memorabilia, 1927-1935
Includes assignments; examinations; membership cards;
programs.

Access: Open