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Farm Price Problems Affecting Wheat and Livestock Producers: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains: the Committee on Agriculture. House of Representatives 95th Congress, First Session, 1977 December 10
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Farm Price Problems Affecting Wheat and Livestock Producers: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains: the Committee on Agriculture. House of Representatives 95th Congress, First Session
- Dates
- 1977 December 10 (inclusive)1977-12-101977-12-10
- Quantity
- .2 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- CT 13 (collection)
- Summary
- Testimony from approximately 150 witnesses was taken at this hearing which was held four days before the Farmers' Strike of the American Agricultural Movement. The testimony is primarily concerned with the economic situation of the family farm, the wheat set-aside program, parity, pricing, and the export of grain.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Testimony from approximately 150 witnesses was taken at this hearing which was held four days before the Farmers' Strike of the American Agricultural Movement. The testimony is primarily concerned with the economic situation of the family farm, the wheat set-aside program, parity, pricing, and the export of grain.
This collection consists of seven cassette tapes, 7 hours total.
They were abstracted in 1979 by Margot Knight. (Release: NO)
A full transcript of the hearing as well as additional testimony entered into the record (each witness was allowed only two minutes to speak but complete statements could also be submitted) is located in the U.S. Public Documents section of Holland Library.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Farm Price problems affecting wheat and livestock producers: hearing before the Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains: the Committee on Agriculture. House of Representatives 95th Congress, first session, 1977 December 10 (CT 13)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description |
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tape | |
1-7 | Testimony given in Pullman, WA., December 10, 1977. |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture and politics.
- Family farms -- Economic aspects.
- Oral history -- United States.
Geographical Names
- Pullman (Wash.)