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Asa V. Clark papers, 1941-1978
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Clark, Asa V.
- Title
- Asa V. Clark papers
- Dates
- 1941-1978 (inclusive)19411978
- Quantity
- 1.0 linear feet of shelf space, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Cage 841 (collection)
- Summary
- The Asa V. Clark Papers consists of materials documenting Clark's career as a politician and his time as a student at Washington State College (WSC). This includes photographs, documents, and a scrapbook from the 1955 United States Agricultural Delegation to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, now Russia), of which Clark was a part and announcements for WSC reunions and Clark's induction in to the WSU Hall of Fame.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Asa V. Clark (1889-1972) was a longtime Pullman resident, a farmer, and a Washington State College alumnus from 1916. As a WSC student, Clark served as captain of the 1915 football team that made WSC's first appearance in the Rose Bowl, in which they defeated Brown University 14-0. Clark served in the State House of Representatives from 1941 to 1949 and as a State Senator from Whitman County from 1949 to 1956. Additionally, Clark served as one of twelve American farm ambassadors to the USSR in 1955. Clark Hall on the Washington State University (formerly WSC) Pullman campus was named after Asa V. Clark in 1972. Clark was also inducted to the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains papers pertaining to Asa V. Clark's service in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1941 to 1949 and as a State Senator from Whitman County from 1949 to 1956. The collection consists largely of materials related to the 1955 United States Agricultural Delegation to the Soviet Union. There materials include photographs, travel documents, and a scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings. The collection also contains certificates of his elections to office and materials about class reunions and his induction into the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]. Asa V. Clark Papers, 1941-1978. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is retains the original order at the time of processing.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Travel documents for United States Agricultural Delegation visit to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 1955 |
| 1 | 2 | Photographs from United States Agricultural Delegation visit to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 1955 |
| 1 | 3 | Photographs and roster removed from scrapbook | 1955 |
| 2 | 4 | Political career and Washington State University Hall of Fame | 1941-1978 |
| 2 | 5 | Scrapbook | 1955 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture--History--Sources.
- Agriculture--Soviet Union--History.
- International Relations.
- Washington (State) -- Politics and government.
Personal Names
- Clark, Asa V.--Archives.
Finding aid prepared by Steven Bingo.
2016
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