Texas Grapes to the Rescue

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Cartoon discussing how T. V. Munson sent Texas grape vines roots to France to combat the root disease, phylloxera, and was awarded a "Legion of Honor" by the French government. The illustrations depict two people grafting grape roots and T. V. Munson accepting the Legion of Honor in a crowd of people.

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[1] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Reynolds, Patrick M. Creation Date: Unknown.

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This artwork is part of the collection entitled: T. V. Munson Collection and was provided by the Grayson College Foundation to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this work can be viewed below.

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  • Main Title: Texas Grapes to the Rescue
  • Series Title: Texas Lore

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Cartoon discussing how T. V. Munson sent Texas grape vines roots to France to combat the root disease, phylloxera, and was awarded a "Legion of Honor" by the French government. The illustrations depict two people grafting grape roots and T. V. Munson accepting the Legion of Honor in a crowd of people.

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[1] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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T. V. Munson Collection

Thomas Volney Munson (September 26, 1853 - January 21, 1913), a renowned grape horticulturist is most well known for his contributions to the field of horticulture and rootstock development. His grape research and collection of native Texas rootstock were the impetus in saving the French wine industry. The French government bestowed on Munson, the Chevalier du Merite Agricole (The French Legion of Honor) for his contribution in saving the French wine industry.

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  • July 15, 2021, 2:52 p.m.

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  • July 24, 2023, 7:34 p.m.

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Reynolds, Patrick M. Texas Grapes to the Rescue, artwork, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1353265/: accessed May 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grayson College Foundation.

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