Utah Wool Growers Association papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of the Utah Wool Growers Association. These papers are contained in twenty-five manuscript boxes comprising some 11 linear feet of material. The collection is composed of correspondence, general files and subject files regarding the activities of this Salt Lake City based association and its state and local affiliates during the period 1943-1972. Correspondence files pertain to the political interests of the group. The general files are the non-current working papers of the Association's main office. The subject files deal with such matters as predator control, grazing and the programs and activities of the Association.
Dates
- 1943-1972
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Restrictions
Open to public research.
Copyright
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Permission to publish material from the Utah Wool Growers Association papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Historical Note
The Utah Wool Growers Association came into existence on March 16, 1935. Based in Salt Lake City, the Association was formed to:
- 1) foster and protect the sheep and wool industry within the state
- 2) uphold the rights of wool growers within the state to use the national forests and the Public Lands for their needs
- 3) oppose the enactment of legislation designed to destroy or injure the sheep or wool industry
- 4) publish and circulate literature presenting the industry to the public
- 5) hold state and local exhibitions and contests to promote the acceptance of their products
- 6) assist financially in asserting or defending the rights of members of the association when conditions are such as to affect the common interest, and
- 7) acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise such real or personal property as may be deemed necessary to carry on the business of the Association
Membership requirements of the Association encourage participation not only of those owning sheep, but of those owning shares of stock in corporations owning sheep as well. Within the state association, members are organized into Local Associations serving various regions of the State. Members of the Local Associations meet annually for a statewide convention, and each autumn gather for the state Ram Sale. The Association publishes its own newsletter, "The Utah Wool Grower," and is a sponsoring agency for the annual Miss Wool of Utah and Miss Wool of America competitions.
The Utah Wool Growers Association is one of twenty-two state and regional associations which comprise the National Wool Growers Association. This National federation's primary concerns are the major legislative activities involving sheep producer's interests; support of research in sheep diseases and other industry problems; coordination of the national Ram Sale; and promotion of wool products through exhibits and contests such as the Miss Wool of America Pageant.
Extent
25 boxes (11 linear ft.)
Abstract
Correspondence, general files, and subject files. The correspondence is primarily of a political nature, regarding state and federal legislation pertaining to the wool growing industry. The general files are the noncurrent working papers of the Association. The subject files deal with the various interests of the group; i.e. predator control, grazing, etc.
Arrangement
Organized into the following series: I. Correspondence; II. General files; III. Subject files.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the Utah Wool Grower's Association, 1979.
- Title
- Guide to the Utah Wool Growers Association papers 1943-1972
- Author
- Finding aid created by Special Collections and Archives.
- Date
- ©2008
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu