This collection includes Widtsoe’s correspondence that occurred while he served as the President of the Utah Agricultural College that document his presidential and administrative duties some of which includes student affairs, employment, commencement and communication with other universities and schools. His involvement in the Agricultural Experiment station, communication to local and federal government agencies, and his discussions concerning railroads in the western United States are also featured in this collection. Also included, are papers concerning Widtsoe’s interest in Dry Farming and Irrigation, notably his participation in the international Dry-farming Congress and the publication and drafts of his book on Dry Farming.