New England Federation of Agricultural Students Records, 1907-1915

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Collection number: MS 333

Abstract:

Group of agricultural students from New England colleges who came together for the study and advancement of agriculture and allied sciences and to learn about each others' work. Includes constitutions, minutes, correspondence, contest scores and results, judging regulations, treasurer's report, and the records of the secretary and treasurer.

Terms of Access and Use:

The collection is open for research.

Special Collections and University Archives, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Biographical Note

The New England Federation of Agricultural Students was organized in 1907 for the purpose of bringing together agricultural students of New England colleges for the study and advancement of agriculture and allied sciences, and to learn about each others' work. It organized annual contests in fruit grading and packing, poultry, field crops, and stock.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Constitution; minutes, 1915; correspondence, 1915; contest scores and results, 1914; judging regulations, 1913-1916; treasurer's report, 1914-1915; and the records of the secretary and treasurer, 1907-1915.

Information on Use

Terms of Access and Use

Restrictions on access:

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Cite as: New England Federation of Agricultural Students Records (MS 333). Special Collections and University Archives, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

History of the Collection

Acquired from source unknown, before 1972.

Processing Information

Processed by Linda Seidman.

Additional Information

Contact Information

Special Collections and University Archives

W.E.B. Du Bois Library
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003-9275

Phone: (413) 545-2780
Fax: (413) 577-1399

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Language

English.