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James Tertius Jardine papers , 1910-1951
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jardine, James T. (James Tertius), 1881-1954; Jardine, William Marion, 1879-1955
- Title
- James Tertius Jardine papers
- Dates
- 1910-1951 (inclusive)19101951
- Quantity
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1 linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 261
- Summary
- James Tertius Jardine worked as a civil servant in agriculture; he was director of Oregon agricultural experiment stations, and chief of the Office of Experiment Stations, U.S.D.A. He played an important role in grazing research. The collection (1910-1951) contains contracts and appointment notices, reports on grazing policies, correspondence, and personal information and papers.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
James Tertius Jardine was born in Cherry Creek, Idaho, and educated at Utah Agricultural College. He was director of Oregon agricultural experiment stations, 1920-1931, and chief of the Office of Experiment Stations, U.S.D.A., 1931-1946.
Jardine played an important role in grazing research. From 1907 to 1910 Jardine was a special agent of the USDA Forest Service developing techniques for range reconnaissance, and in 1919 published the classic "Range Management in the National Forests."
His major studies were in the Wallowa National Forest where he developed standards of deferred grazing and rotation which became standard for the region.
[Source: foresthistory.org]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1910-1951) contains contracts and appointment notices, reports on grazing policies, correspondence, and personal information and papers.
Correspondence includes of twelve letters from William M. Jardine, Secretary of Agriculture, 1926-1930.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the James Tertius Jardine Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agricultural experiment stations--Oregon
- Agriculture--Research--Oregon
- Agriculture--Research--United States
- Grazing--Oregon.
- Grazing--United States
- Range management--Oregon
- Range management--United States
Personal Names
- Jardine, James T. (James Tertius), 1881-1954
Corporate Names
- Oregon Agricultural College. Experiment Station
- United States. Office of Experiment Stations
Geographical Names
- Wallowa National Forest (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Contracts
- Correspondence
- Reports
