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James M. Nielson Papers, 1953-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nielson, James M.
- Title
- James M. Nielson Papers
- Dates
- 1953-1976 (inclusive)19531976
- Quantity
- 5 containers., (2.5 linear feet of shelf space.), (1100 items.)
- Collection Number
- Cage 345
- Summary
- Correspondence, reports, memoranda and other papers regarding Nielson's activities in the American Agricultural Economics Association, Western Agricultural Economics Association, and the Western Farm Economics Association (President, 1968-1969).
- 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.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
James Melvin Nielson was born in 1921 in Kansas. He received his B.S. from Kansas State University in 1947, and continued his education at Harvard, earning an M.A. in 1951 and a Ph.D. in 1953. After fourteen years on the faculty at Michigan State University, Nielson accepted a position at W.S.U. in 1965.
During his career at W.S.U., Dr. Nielson was professor of agricultural economics and director of agricultural research. In addition he actively participated in various professional and industry associations and served as president of the Western Farm Economics Association (1968-1969).
In 1977 Dr. Nielson resigned from W.S.U. upon receiving appointment as U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Conservation Research and Education for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers of James M. Nielson contain correspondence, committee materials and professional association data related to agricultural economics. The papers span the years 1953 through 1976.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]. Cage 345, James M. Nielson Papers. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The papers of James M. Nielson are grouped in four series: Western Farm Economics Association (W.F.E.A.), Western Farmers Association (W.F.A.), miscellaneous professional and industry papers, and bibliography.
The greatest part of the W.F.E.A. series is Nielson's correspondence with fellow economists, farmers, and other W.F.E.A. members. His participation in the American Agricultural Economics Association (A.A.E.A.) and the Western Agricultural Economics Association (W.A.E.A.) is also documented in this series.
The Western Farmers Association papers of the second series reflect Dr. Nielson's role as a director of that organization. Association business as well as agricultural materials are included.
The third series incorporates a broad spectrum of industry and professional subjects including memoranda of his participation in the 1966, 1967 and 1968 Pacific Northwest Farm Forum. The final series is comprised of his published and unpublished manuscripts.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Series 1: Western Farm Economics AssociationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Memoranda 28
items.
|
1959-1970 |
| 1 | 2 | Award Programs 43
items.
|
1965-1969 |
| 1 | 3 | Contributed Papers
Section 26
items.
|
1966-1969 |
| 1 | 4 | Committee on Officers 17
items.
|
1967-1969 |
| 1 | 5 | Local Arrangements 29
items.
|
1967-1969 |
| 1 | 6 | Correspondence 51
items.
|
1968 |
| 1 | 7 | Correspondence and
Miscellany 35
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 1 | 8 | Council 19
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 1 | 9 | Extension Committee 6
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 1 | 10 | History Committee 32
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 2 | 11 | Industry Committee 11
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 2 | 12 | International Trade and
Development 35
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 2 | 13 | Presidential
Correspondence 62
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 2 | 14 | Resolutions Committee 10
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 2 | 15 | Tellers Committee 4
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 2 | 16 | Trust Fund 10
items.
|
1968-1969 |
| 2 | 17 | Officer Nominations 29
items.
|
1968-1970 |
| 2 | 18 | Agricultural Policy 35
items.
|
1969 |
| 2 | 19 | Kreager-Nielson
Correspondence 26
items.
|
1969 |
| 2 | 20 | Luncheon 22
items.
|
1969 |
| 2 | 21 | Publication of
Procedings 15
items.
|
1969 |
| 2 | 22 | Regional Analysis and
Development 19
items.
|
1969 |
| 2 | 23 | Research Council
Meeting 9
items.
|
1969 |
| 2 | 24 | Correspondence 50
items.
|
1969-1970 |
| 2 | 25 | Council 19
items.
|
1969-1970 |
Series 2: Western Farmers Association (W.F.A.)Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 26 | Reports 9
items.
|
1970-1971 |
| 3 | 27 | Executive Search
Committee 22
items.
|
1971 |
| 3 | 28 | Reports and Clippings 70
items.
|
1971 |
| 3 | 29-30 | Correspondence and
Reports 47
items.
|
1971-1976 |
Series 3: Other Industry and Professional PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 31 | Notes 34
items.
|
1960-1976 |
| 4 | 32 | Farm Forum 45
items.
|
1965-1971 |
| 4 | 33 | Agricultural Economics Club
(W.S.U.) 3
items.
|
1967-1970 |
| 4 | 34 | Correspondence 96
items.
|
1967-1976 |
| 4 | 35 | Air Cargo Symposium 10
items.
|
1968 |
| 4 | 36 | Agricultural Research 25
items.
|
1969-1971 |
| 4 | 37 | Agricultural
Memoranda 48
items.
|
1969-1976 |
| 4 | 38 | Beef Cattle Research
Center 10
items.
|
1974 |
| 4 | 39 | Leadership Seminar 9
items.
|
1974 |
Series 4: BibliographyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 40-41 | Papers and
Publications 36
items.
|
1953-1975 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Nielson, James Melvin, 1921- --Archives (creator)
Corporate Names
- American Agricultural Economics Association
- Western Agricultural Economics Association
- Western Farm Economics Association
Occupations
- Agricultural economists --United States--Correspondence
Finding aid prepared by Pat Graham
Pidcock
2012
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