Specimen of a Vitis arizonica Engelm plant, collected by T. V. Munson and Hopkins in Arizona, July 27, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "Cliff-dweller's gulah near Flagstaff, Arizona."

Specimen of a Vitis arizonica plant, collected by T. V. Munson and Hopkins in New Mexico, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "Near Albuquerque, N. M."

Specimen of a Vitis arizonica Engelm plant, collected by T. V. Munson and Hopkins in New Mexico, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "McCarthy Station, N. M. Munson & Hopkins. July 25, 1889."

Specimen of a Vitis arizonica Engelm plant, collected by Munson & Hopkins in New Mexico, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "Vitis; McCarthy Station, N. M. Munson & Hopkins July 25, 1889."

Specimen of a Vitis arizonica Engelm plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in New Mexico, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "Vitis McCarthy Station N. M. Munson & Hopkins. July 25, 1889."

Specimen of a Vitis arizonica Engelm plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in New Mexico, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "McCarthy Station N. M. Munson & Hopkins July 25, 1889."

Specimen of a Vitis arizonica Engelm plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in New Mexico, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "Near Albuquerque, N. M."

Specimen of a vine with several leaves and dried berries attached, collected by Munson and Hopkins in Bear Cañon, New Mexico, 1889.

Specimen of a Vitis plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in Del Rio, Texas, 1889.

Specimen of a Vitis plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in Del Rio, Texas, 1889.

Specimen of a grape vine, collected by Munson and Hopkins in Kerrville, Texas, 1889.

Specimen of a Vitis plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in Kerrville, Texas, 1889.

Photograph of Ben Munson III and Roy Renfro holding the munson shovel at the groundbreaking ceremony for the T. V. Munson Viticulture and Enology Center on July 15, 1987.

Document listing the bids from general contractors for the Viticulture Center project at Grayson County College.

Abstract: An historical review is presented of the contributions of TV. Munson to viticulture and the improvement of cultivated grapes. Munson developed more than 300 grape cultivars with the principal goal of combining the pest resistance and climatic adaptability of various native American grape species with the superior fruit quality of commercial cultivars. Several Munson cultivars achieved commercial importance in the early 1900's and a few are still grown today, most notably the rootstock 'Dog Ridge.' Munson's legacy is the genetic diversity within his cultivars; a valuable genetic resource for grape breeders.

Specimen of a Vitis ofaldingii plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in Texas, 1889.

Letter from Volney A. Acheson to Mr. and Mrs. Avery McClurg discussing the attached photocopies of documents related to the life and work of T. V. Munson. The attached papers include a list of mentions of Munson family members in the Denison Gazetteer, and photographs of the Vinita House and T. V. Munson's awards.

Photograph of Roy Renfro, Ben Munson, Jim Williams, Jack Norman, and Charles Green at the groundbreaking ceremony for the T. V. Munson Viticulture and Enology Center. The men are identified in a note on the back of the photograph: "Roy Renfro w/munson shovel - Ben Munson behind Roy - President of Grayson College Jim Williams-sunglasses, Jack Norman & Charles Green (Smith Foundation)."

Document stating the order of events for the T. V. Munson Viticulture Enology Center's groundbreaking ceremonies. There are notes in pencil on the second half of the document.

Document listing the bids from general contractors for the Viticulture Center furnishings at Grayson County College.

Letter from George Ray McEachern to Roy E. Renfro, Jr. discussing two T. V. Munson bulletins McEachern mailed to Renfro.

Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dancy's recent health issues, some new grape varieties he has procured, and his plans for his grapes regarding his upcoming move to Texas. Dancy also addresses several concerns Klotz shared in a prior letter including discussing Alexander Mathers who reputedly has 100 of the Munson grape varieties and the Munson Grape search.

Letter from T. V. Munson to G. L. Blackford discussing the drilling of a water well and the geology of Munson's property.

Specimen of a Vitis arizonica Engelm plant, collected by T. V. Munson and Hopkins in Flagstaff, Arizona, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "Cliff-dweller's gulah near Flagstaff, Arizona."