College of Agriculture photograph collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 385 photographs and 72 negatives covering the history of USU’s College of Agriculture. This collection illustrates ways in which students learned about various types of livestock, animal husbandry, judging contests, field trips, range conditions, etc. Also included are a few unique images of the USU campus at winter time. Additionally, it reflects the various national and international locations where students participated in a variety of activities that developed and enhanced their agricultural education.
Dates
- 1920-1990
- 1920-1990
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the College of Agriculture photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Established in 1888 as a land grant school, Utah State University (formerly known as the Agricultural College of Utah) has engaged students in various agricultural sciences such as animal management, sciences, and husbandry. Examples of how students participated in agricultural based learning at USU are represented throughout the collection.
Many photos and negatives in this collection are associated with James Allen Bennett, a former student of the College of Agriculture at Utah State University. Other individuals identified throughout the collection include Professor A. C. Esplin, Russel Keetch, Charles Redd, Wilford Wintch, Clair Accord, Rael Argyle, Jack Marotz, Bill Martin, Ray Rice, Barry Davis, Blaine Olsen, Richard Folkman, Adrian Blau, Dr. Joseph Street, Dr. Warren C. Foote, Lorin E. Harris, and Milton A. Madsen.
Extent
3 Boxes (1.5 linear feet)
Abstract
Consisting of 385 photographs and 72 negatives, this collection focuses on Agriculture students at USU as they learn about livestock, animal husbandry, judging, and range and pasture conditions, etc.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Gary Straquadine, Dean and Executive Director of USU Tooele Regional Campus and former Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture.
Processing Information
Processed in June of 2016
- Title
- Guide to the College of Agriculture photograph collection, 1920-1990
- Author
- Finding aid/Register created by Emily Crumpton
- Date
- © 2016
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English.
- 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