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Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station Records, 1892-1981
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Idaho. College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station.
- Title
- Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station Records
- Dates
- 1892-1981 (inclusive)18921981
- Quantity
- 5.0 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- UG 57
- Summary
- Included in the records are correspondence, minutes of meetings, conference material, reports, research, and photographs. Most of the material relates to the Experiment Stations with one series in the group devoted to Agricultural Engineering.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
-
The collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.
- Languages
- This collection is in English.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Information provided by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences explains that the College of Agriculture Experiment Station was established in 1892 as the research function of the College …and has the responsibility to conduct applied and basic investigations to problem solving and new knowledge for agricultural industries, rural communities, and family living. The counterpoint to this program is the Idaho Cooperative Extension that has district offices in Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, Boise, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Extension specialists are located in Parma, Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Soda Springs, Kimberly, Sandpoint, and Aberdeen. Early stations once existed in Jerome, Tetonia, Gooding, and Grangeville. The Experiment Stations have been the research arm of the College of Agriculture for over one hundred years. Land use development, seed certification, wheat production, farm management, and the animal industry are topics addressed in this manuscript group.
Records from the Agricultural Engineering series include senior student reports on field trips undertaken to provide on-site training and instruction. The reports also include photographs of students and faculty members.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The records of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station span the years 1892 to 1981, with the bulk of the material covering the years 1950 to 1979.
Included in the records is correspondence, minutes of meetings, conference material, reports, research, and photographs. Most of the material relates to the Experiment Stations with one series in the group devoted to Agricultural Engineering.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permission for use.
Preferred Citation
Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station Records, UG 57, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Since the manuscript collection is comprised of numerous accessions transferred over several years, it was necessary to create an order based on the different types of records held. A list of series was compiled with groups of folders falling into categories based on original folder headings. These folder headings were retained throughout the collection.
The materials are organized into eight series: Series 1. Correspondence; Series 2. Meetings/minutes; Series 3. Conferences; Series 4. Research; Series 5. Financial/Legal; Series 6. Experiment Stations; Series 7. Photographs; Series 8. Agricultural Engineering.
Location of Collection
Special Collections and Archives of the University of Idaho Library.Acquisition Information
The records of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station were transferred to the University of Idaho Library between 1985 and 1991.
Processing Note
Marilyn Sandmeyer processed the records in December 2006 and January 2007.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence file, 1910-1928 |
Series II: Meetings/MinutesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 2 | Land Use Development, 1941 |
| 1 | 3 | Plant Pest Control and Research Committee,
1945-1960 |
| 1 | 4 | Idaho Crop Improvement,
1958-1975 |
| 1 | 5 | Plant and Soil Science Department,
1968-1980 |
| 1 | 6 | Seed Certification, 1970-1979 |
| 1 | 7 | Pacific Northwest Evaluation Report,
1975 |
| 1 | 8 | Electron Microscope Technical Committee,
1977 |
| 1 | 9 | Foundation for Seed Stock Committee,
1977-1979 |
Series III: ConferencesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 10 | Experiment Station Conferences,
1952 |
| 1 | 11 | Agriculture Extension Conference,
1955-1956 |
| 1 | 12 | Experiment Station Conference,
1956 |
| 1 | 13 | Experiment Station Conference,
1957-1963 |
| 1 | 14 | Experiment Station Conference,
1963-1964 |
| 1 | 15 | Experiment Station Conference,
1969 |
| 1 | 16 | Experiment Station Conference,
1970 |
Series IV: ResearchReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 17 | Protein Testing of Wheat,
undated |
| 1 | 18 | Fruit and Vegetable Production,
1921-1926 |
| 1 | 19 | Poultry Production, 1925-1927 |
| 1 | 20 | Land Use Planning, 1926-1939 |
| 1 | 21 | Idaho Maps, 1933-1940 |
| 1 | 22 | Land Use Planning – Gem County,
1934 |
| 1 | 23 | Farm Management, 1937 |
| 1 | 24 | Land Ownership Lists, 1937 |
| 1 | 25 | Land Use Planning, 1938 |
| 1 | 26 | Recommendations for Land Use,
1939 |
| 1 | 27 | Land Use Notes, 1940 |
| 1 | 28 | Land Use and Food Production,
1940-1942 |
| 1 | 29 | Pure Seed Production,
1951-1967 |
| 1 | 30 | Land Review Report, 1970 |
| 1 | 31 | Office of Technical Reports,
1977-1979 |
| 1 | 32 | Land Use Planning, 1978 |
| 2 | 33 | Bean Research, 1948-1952 |
| 2 | 34 | Fluorine Study – Soda Springs,
1955-1957 |
| 2 | 35 | Agriculture Economics,
1958-1959 |
| 2 | 36 | Plant Science Research,
1963-1964 |
| 2 | 37 | Agriculture Experiment Station,
1973 |
| 2 | 38 | Space Allocation Research,
1975-1978 |
| 2 | 39 | Idaho Dairy Research,
1962-1978 |
| 2 | 40 | Agriculture Engineering Review,
1978 |
| 2 | 41 | Animal Industry Department,
1968-1971 |
| 2 | 42 | Animal Industry Department,
1969-1972 |
| 2 | 43 | Rural Development, 1972 |
| 2 | 44 | Pacific Northwest Program,
1973 |
| 2 | 45 | Pacific Northwest Program,
1974-1976 |
| 2 | 46 | Animal Health Research,
1977-1978 |
| 2 | 47 | Veterinary Science Research,
1979 |
| 2 | 48 | Gasahol Research, 1977-1979 |
| 2 | 49 | Gasahol Research, 1979 |
| 3 | 50 | Early Potato Research,
1948-1966 |
| 3 | 51 | North Idaho Crop Improvement,
1968-1970 |
| 3 | 52 | Idaho Potato Research, 1969 |
| 3 | 53 | Idaho Potato Research, 1972 |
| 3 | 54 | Translucent Potato Research,
1973 |
| 3 | 55 | Release of New Crop Varieties,
1967-1972 |
| 3 | 56 | Release of New Crop Varieties,
1974 |
| 3 | 57 | New Crop Varieties, 1977-1978 |
| 3 | 58 | Cooperative Rangeland Research,
1978-1979 |
| 3 | 59 | New Crop Releases, 1979-1980 |
Series V: Financial/LegalReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 3 | 60 | Memorandums of Understanding,
1928-1959 |
| 3 | 61 | USDA Agreements, 1940 |
| 3 | 62 | Home Economics – Faculty Appeals Hearing
Board, 1940-1961, 1972 |
| 3 | 63 | Early Pesticide Laws, 1955 |
| 3 | 64 | Formal Procedures for Creating Food
Service Department, 1967-1970 |
| 3 | 65 | University Patents, 1974-1979 |
| 3 | 66 | Capital Outlay and Outside Support Funds,
1975-1978 |
Series VI: Experiment StationsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 3 | 67 | Branch Station Paving Projects,
1959-1962 |
| 3 | 68 | Aberdeen Potato Cellar,
1964-1965 |
| 3 | 69 | Aberdeen Contracts, Drawings, Publication,
1921-1977 |
| 3 | 70 | Aberdeen Highway Sign
Correspondence/History, 1955-1978 |
| 3 | 71 | Aberdeen Historical Sketch,
Correspondence, Drawings, 1948-1956 |
| 3 | 72 | Caldwell Memorandums, Land Purchase,
Drawings, Legislation, 1954-1978 |
| 3 | 73 | Kimberly Facility Review, Brochure Working
File, 1958-1981 |
| 3 | 74 | Lewiston Property Description, Lease,
1949-1967 |
| 3 | 75 | Monson Farm Plaque, Lease, Correspondence,
Legal Documents, 1952-1960 |
| 4 | 76 | Home Station Historical File,
1892-1976 |
| 4 | 77 | Home Station Administrative Reviews,
Studies, Reports, 1953-1979 |
| 4 | 78 | Parma Programs, Correspondence, Progress
Report, 1970-1977 |
| 4 | 79 | Parma History, Newsclippings, Drawings,
Correspondence, 1945-1977 |
| 4 | 80 | Parker Farm Contract, Map, Correspondence,
1955-1956 |
| 4 | 81 | Sandpoint Plans, Maps, Reports,
1952-1955 |
| 4 | 82 | Sandpoint Reports, History, Plans, Annual
Report, 1920-1922, 1958-1966 |
| 4 | 83 | Sandpoint Plans, Photographs, Bulletin,
1928, 1951-1980 |
| 4 | 84 | Tetonia Publication, Memorandums,
Drawings, Correspondence, 1951-1969 |
| 4 | 85 | Tetonia Correspondence, Reports, Drawing,
1956-1975 |
| 4 | 86 | Tetonia Photographs, Projects, Drawings,
Contracts, Correspondence, 1924-1957 |
| 4 | 87 | Twin Falls Newsclippings, Leases,
Contracts, Drawings, 1951-1964 |
| 4 | 88 | Twin Falls Correspondence, Publications,
Reports, 1949-1975 |
Series VII: Photographs/NegativesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 4 | 89 | Aberdeen Farm Machinery, Personnel,
Outbuildings, Field Day, 1950s-1960s |
| 4 | 90 | Aberdeen Harvesting, Construction, Field
Day, Hail Damage, Buildings, 1950s-1960s |
| 4 | 91 | Aberdeen Grocery Store Display with
Produce, 1950s-1960s |
| 4 | 92 | Aberdeen Aerial Photographs,
undated |
| 4 | 93 | Aberdeen New Seed House, 1958 |
| 4 | 94 | Aberdeen Aerial Photographs, Slavens Farm,
Corn Crop, Field Day, 1954-1956 |
| 4 | 95 | Aberdeen Potato Storage, Greenhouse,
1950s-1960s |
| 4 | 96 | Early Wide-Angle Photograph of “Farmers
Day", 1916 |
| 4 | 97 | Aberdeen Field Day, Aerial Photograph,
1950s-1960s |
| 4 | 98 | Aberdeen Equipment,
1950s-1960s |
| 4 | 99 | Aberdeen Aerial Photographs, Crops,
Inspections, 1950s-1960s |
| 4 | 100 | Caldwell Aerial Photographs of the
Station, undated |
| 4 | 101 | Caldwell Outbuildings, 1935 |
| 4 | 102 | Caldwell Feedlots and Staff,
undated |
| 4 | 103 | Caldwell Sheep Herds, Buildings,
Residences, Feed Lot, Office, Cattle Enclosures, 1952-1963 |
| 4 | 104 | Dubois Sheep, Lambs, Staff,
1951 |
| 4 | 105 | Dubois Sheep and Lambs, 1951 |
| 4 | 106 | Dubois Sheep, Lambs, Shepherd’s Camp,
1951 |
| 4 | 107 | Dubois Experiment Station Map,
undated |
| 4 | 108 | Dubois Sign, Livestock, 1951 |
| 4 | 109 | Dubois Sign, Sheep with Lambs, Winter
Scenes, 1950s |
| 5 | 110 | Moscow Cattle and Land,
undated |
| 5 | 111 | Moscow Construction, Campus,
1971 |
| 5 | 112 | Moscow – Map of Idaho, Campus and Early
Home Station, undated |
| 5 | 113 | Moscow Exhibit, Students, Campus,
undated |
| 5 | 114 | Moscow – Bird’s Eye View of Land, Staff
and Faculty, undated |
| 5 | 115 | Moscow – Bird’s Eye View, First
Administration Building, Hay Field, and Buildings, undated |
| 5 | 116 | Moscow Field Day, Staff, Display,
Laboratory, 1962 |
| 5 | 117 | Parma Construction, Staff, Tours,
Buildings, 1958 |
| 5 | 118 | Parma Foreman’s Residence,
undated |
| 5 | 119 | Parma Crops, Staff, Sigh, Field Day,
undated |
| 5 | 120 | Parma Onion Fields, Staff, Students,
undated |
| 5 | 121 | Parma Aerial View of Station, Onion Crops,
undated |
| 5 | 122 | Sandpoint Winter Scenes, Buildings, Staff,
Fields, 1952 |
| 5 | 123 | Sandpoint Aerial View, Cattle,
1958 |
| 5 | 124 | Tetonia Spring Run-off, Buildings, Homes,
Seed Elevator, 1952-1979 |
| 5 | 125 | Tetonia Miller’s Field Day, Foundation
Seed Fields, Wheat Grass, Potato Storage, Poultry Buildings, Red Clover,
Barley Nursery, 1937-1952 |
| 5 | 126 | Tetonia Aerial Views, undated |
| 5 | 127 | Twin Falls Machinery, Field Day,
Buildings, Bean Crop, 1950s-1960s |
| 5 | 128 | Twin Falls Greenhouse Construction,
Outbuildings, 1951-1967 |
| 5 | 129 | Twin Falls Irrigation Crops, Field Day,
Buildings, Staff, undated |
Series VIII: Agricultural EngineeringReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 5 | 130 | Stress Diagrams, 1939 |
| 5 | 131 | Report on Field Trip, 1949 |
| 5 | 132 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1949-1950 |
| 5 | 133 | Report on Field Trip, 1950 |
| 5 | 134 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1950-1951 |
| 5 | 135 | Report on Field Trip, 1951 |
| 5 | 136 | Report on Field Trip, 1952 |
| 5 | 137 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1951-1952 |
| 5 | 138 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1952-1953 |
| 5 | 139 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1953 |
| 5 | 140 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1953-1954 |
| 5 | 141 | Report on Field Trip, 1954 |
| 5 | 142 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1954-1955 |
| 5 | 143 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1955-1956 |
| 5 | 144 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1956-1957 |
| 5 | 145 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1957-1958 |
| 5 | 146 | Farm Equipment Institute Report,
1959-1960 |
| 5 | 147 | Agricultural Engineering Work Plans,
1944-1956 |
| 5 | 148 | Agricultural Engineering Work Plans,
1971-1974 |
| 5 | 149 | Agricultural Engineering Newsletter,
1965 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture--Research--Idaho--History--Sources.
Corporate Names
- Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station.
Finding aid prepared by Marilyn Sandmeyer
February 2007
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