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Extension and Experiment Station Communications Records, 1949-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Oregon State University. Extension and Experiment Station Communications.
Title
Extension and Experiment Station Communications Records
Dates
1949-1995 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.8 cubic ft.
3 microfilm reels
548 audio tapes
Collection Number
RG 069
Summary
The Extension and Experiment Station Communications Records document preparation of publications, news releases, radio programs, and public service announcements by Oregon State University Extension programs in agriculture, home economics, marine resources, and 4-H. In addition, the records document the communication of the results of OSU Agricultural Experiment Station research to the public and other researchers. The records include sound recordings, publication records, and biographical files for Extension agents and specialists.
Repository
Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Languages
English, Spanish
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

The Extension Information Office (which later became Extension Communications) and the Agricultural Experiment Station Information office (which later became Agricultural Experiment Station Communications) were separate units until 1983, when they were combined into a single unit in the College of Agricultural Sciences. This new unit was called Agricultural Communications. The name was changed in March of 1996 to Extension and Experiment Station Communications to reflect the move at OSU to make Extension a university-wide outreach activity. Extension and Experiment Station Communications is a department in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Unit Leaders of the combined unit have included Ken Kingsley, Department Head from April 1995 to the present, and as the interim department head from November 1991 to April 1995; Gwil Evans was department head from 1983 to 1991.

The Extension Service appointed the first editor of bulletins, C. J. McIntosh, soon after the receipt of federal funds in 1914. Other heads of Extension Information included Arnold Ebert, who was head from 1956 to 1972, and Gwil Evans, from 1972 to 1983. This unit has provided training for Extension staff in such areas as: newsletters, writing for newspapers, radio, photography, etc.

The first experiment station bulletin was written by Director Edgar Grimm and published in 1889. Between 1889 and 1899, the Station published 58 bulletins and circulars on a variety of topics, many in response to farmers' questions. The Experiment Station Editor position was created in 1947 with Arland R. Meade filling that position until 1948. Other heads of the Agricultural Experiment Station Information office included Dick Floyd (1970 until 1983), Robert G. Mason (1953-1970), Norville Gish (1950-1953) and Sam Bailey (1948-1950). The Agricultural Experiment Station communications unit has worked with researchers to distribute the results of research to other researchers (via technical bulletins, etc.), and to make the public aware of and value the impact of research on their lives via newspaper and television releases, and Oregon's Agricultural Progress magazine.

The communication units were located in Extension Hall (previously Snell Hall), then moved to one of the upper floors of Waldo Hall, and moved into the Kerr Administration Building when it opened in 1971.

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Content Description

Series one consists of audio tapes and cue sheets of radio programs produced by this office. Series two consists of public service announcement tapes (PSAs). Series three consists of audio tapes used for other productions. Series four consists of speeches, lectures and interviews audiotaped by this office. Series five consists of news releases: News Tips Home Ec.; Oregon Farm Calendar; Speaking to the Consumer; Food Facts Home Ec.; Tips for Type and Mike. Series six consists of audio and video projects production records, including costs, correspondence and reports. Series seven consists of reports on Agricultural Communications and on an Extension information project, correspondence about radio broadcasts, lists of award winners, and notes on the Agricultural Conservation Program. Series eight consists of publications records: index cards listing information on technical papers issued by the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station costs, information, correspondence, drafts, reviews, and evaluation reports. Series nine consists of biographical files of extension agents and specialists who are no longer affiliated with the OSU Extension Service because they have resigned, retired, or are deceased. These files include biographical data sheets, info sheets, resumes, position announcements, job appointment news releases, and death announcements.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Extension and Experiment Station Communications Records (RG 69), Oregon State University Archives, Corvallis, Oregon.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The records consist of 9 series: I. Radio Program Audiotapes; II. Public Service Announcements; III. Audiotapes Made for Other Productions; IV. Speeches, Interviews, and Lectures (Audiotapes); V. News Releases; VI. Audio and Video Projects Production Records; VII. Reports and Correspondence; VIII. Publications Records; and IX. Extension Personnel Biographical Files.

Related Materials

Agricultural Experiment Station (RG 25) and Extension Service (RG 111) contain records with information on Extension and Experiment Station Communications. Extension and Experiment Station Communications Photographs (P 120) contains photographs taken by the Communications office personnel; and Extension and Agricultural Experiment Station Communications (P 120-Films) contain films either used in Extension television programs or that were produced by the Agricultural Experiment Station Communications office.

Other related collections include: Agricultural Experiment Station (P 29); Extension Service (P 62); Extension Bulletin Illustrations (P 20); Station Bulletin Illustrations (P 19); Experiment Station Publications (P 132) Photographic Collection, and films of the Agricultural Experiment Station (P 29-Films).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Agricultural experiment stations--Oregon.
  • Agricultural extension work--Oregon.
  • Agricultural extension workers--Oregon.
  • Agriculture--Research--Oregon.
  • Berries--Harvesting--Oregon.
  • Home economics extension work--Oregon.
  • Home economics extension workers--Oregon.
  • Radio programs--Oregon.
  • Radio in higher education--Oregon.
  • Strawberries--Oregon.

Personal Names

  • McCall, Tom, 1913-
  • Spilhaus, Athelstan.

Corporate Names

  • Hatfield Marine Science Center.
  • KOAC (Radio station : Corvallis, Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Sound recordings.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Evans, Gwil. (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • Oregon State College. Federal Cooperative Extension Service. (creator)
    • Oregon State University. Agricultural Communications. (creator)
    • Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station. (creator)
    • Oregon State University. Cooperative Extension Service. (creator)


1999

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