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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)
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.
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Biographical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 345, James M. Nielson Papers. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

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.

Acquisition Information

The James M. Nielson papers were deposited in the Washington State University Library in May 1977 (UA 77-8).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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

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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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