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Newberg Agricultural Society Minute Book, 1882-1890
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Newberg Agricultural Society
- Title
- Newberg Agricultural Society Minute Book
- Dates
- 1882-1890 (inclusive)18821890
- Quantity
- 1 volume
- Collection Number
- MS 11
- Summary
- The Newberg Agricultural Society was organized in 1892 to promote knowledge of agriculture and agricultural practices. The collection consists of one volume of meeting minutes and related information.
- Repository
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George Fox University Archives
George Fox University Archives
416 N. Meridian Street
Newberg, OR
97132
Telephone: 5035542415
Fax: 5305543599
archives@georgefox.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Newberg Agricultural Society was organized on February 4, 1882 to "…increase and diffuse knowledge among its members. To collect, condense, and collate information relative to the different branches of agriculture." (Constitution, Article 1). Jesse Edwards was elected chairman at the first meeting. Among its activities was sponsorship of an annual agricultural fair.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of one volume of meeting minutes, the organization's constitution, and a list of charter members.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture--Oregon--Societies, etc.
Corporate Names
- Newberg (Or.) Agricultural Society
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