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Washington Women for the Survival of Agriculture Records, 1973-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington Women for the Survival of Agriculture
Title
Washington Women for the Survival of Agriculture Records
Dates
1973-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 containers., (.75 linear feet of shelf space.), (500 items.)
Collection Number
Cage 513
Summary
Correspondence, minutes of meetings, newsletters, and other papers describing the position of the organization on vital agricultural issues such as state and national water use policies, farm-labor relations, land use, etc.
Repository
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

This collection is open for research use.

Languages
English
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

In 1973 Washington farm women formed the Washington Women for the Survival of Agriculture, a component of the national "American Agri-Women, Incorporated." This organization seeks to develop communication among farm and ranch women throughout the nation. The primary purpose of WWSA is to educate the public and to inform policymakers regarding the vital issues that concern farmers.

In 1977-1978 Janet Allison served as President. During this time the WWSA discussed and advocated positions on such issues as the Family Farm Water Act, the Water Pollution control Act, and the proposal to establish an Agricultural Labor Relations Board. WWSA has over 300 members representing all major commodity groups, including the state Dairy Wives and Cowbelles. It is not affiliated with the Farm Bureau, Grange, or any other farm organization, but it does work with all interested groups. The WWSA is patterned after womens' agricultural groups in Michigan and New York. As Mrs. Janet Allison describes it, "We represent the family in agriculture."

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Content Description

The records of Washington Women for the Survival of Agriculture consist of documents describing the position and actions of the organization on such vital issues of agriculture as state and national water use policy, collective bargaining and farm-labor relations, illegal aliens, and land use. Many of the letters illustrate the efforts of the group to educate the public and government regarding farmers' views on these and other issues.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 513, Washington Women for the Survival of Agriculture Records. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically and covers the years 1973-1980.

Acquisition Information

The records of Washington Women for the Survival of Agriculture were acquired by the Washington State University Libaries in 1984 through donation by Leslie Judd of Yakima, Wa.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

  • Description: American Agriculture Day
    17
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: American Agri-Women, Incorporated, Charter
    3
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: American Agri-Women National Convention
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Apprentice Program for Rural Workers
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Balanced Budget Proposal
    1
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Carter Water Policy
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Collective Bargaining
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Columbia River Water Use
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Contributions
    15
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Family Farm Water Act
    2
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Farm-Labor Relations
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Farm-Labor Union Legislation
    3
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Food Labeling
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: Guidelines for Carcinogens
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: Illegal Aliens
    2
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: Labor Legislation Proposals
    4
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: Labor Relations Act
    9
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: Land Use Policy
    1
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: Legislative Public Relations
    1
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: Limitations on Foreign Farm Investment
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: Limiting Government Regulations
    3
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21

  • Meeting Minutes

  • Miscellaneous Correspondence

  • Description: National School Breakfast Program
    3
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 1, Folder 31
  • Description: Newsletter
    8
    Dates: 1978-1980
    Container: Box 1, Folder 32
  • Description: Newsletter
    17
    Dates: 1978-1980
    Container: Box 1, Folder 33
  • Description: Nuclear Energy Women, Region Two
    2
    Container: Box 1, Folder 34
  • Description: Pesticides
    3
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 35
  • Description: Politics of Food Meeting
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 36
  • Description: Representation on Federal Advisory Committees
    1
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 37
  • Description: School Funding Proposal
    1
    Dates: 1976
    Container: Box 1, Folder 38
  • Description: Stampede Pass Weather Station
    3
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 39
  • Description: State Inheritance Law Revision
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 40
  • Description: State Inheritance Tax, Public Relations
    14
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 41
  • Description: Strike-Countering Strategy
    2
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 1, Folder 42
  • Description: Treasurer's Report
    1
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 1, Folder 43

  • Unemployment Compensation

  • Description: Washington Department of Agriculture Legislative Proposals
    4
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 46
  • Description: WWSA Committees
    1
    Dates: 1976
    Container: Box 2, Folder 47
  • Description: WWSA Committee Meetings
    52
    Dates: 1973-1977
    Container: Box 2, Folder 48
  • Description: WWSA Fact Sheet
    7
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 2, Folder 49
  • Description: Water and Energy
    6
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 50
  • Description: Water Pollution Control Act
    1
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 2, Folder 51
  • Description: Water Resource Cuncil Report
    1
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 2, Folder 52
  • Description: Womens' Internships for Farm Lobbying, Olympia
    1
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 53
  • Description: Yakima Chamber of Commerce
    23
    Dates: 1977-1978
    Container: Box 2, Folder 54

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Subject Terms

  • Agriculture--Washington (State)--Societies, etc.--Records and correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Washington Women for the Survival of Agriculture--Archives (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Harvey Young
2012

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