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National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) records, 1866-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
National Wool Growers Association (U.S.)
Title
National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) records
Dates
1866-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
228.41 cubic ft. (426 boxes)
Collection Number
07889
Summary
The records of the National Wool Growers Association (U.S.), the first national livestock organization in the United States.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid has been made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

The National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) was established in 1865, and was the first national livestock organization in the United States. In 1989, it merged with the American Sheep Producers Council (established in 1955) to form the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI). The National Wool Growers Association (NWGA) was concerned with all aspects of the production, distribution, and marketing of lamb and wool.

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Content Description

The collection contains records of the National Wool Growers Association, as well as some records for related and affiliated organizations such as the American Wool Council and other industrial and state organizations concerning livestock. Records include correspondence, organization minutes and by-laws, financial records, subject files, government and legal documents, and various publicity materials (including copies of “The National Wool Grower”). The collection also contains audiotapes of meetings, photographs, and film reels related to the topic of sheep and livestock. A large number of books relating to sheep and other livestock related issues are also present.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from the National Wool Growers Association in 1981.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Emily Christopherson in September 2011.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Lamb (Meat)--United States.
  • Lamb meat industry--United States.
  • Sheep industry--United States.
  • Sheep--Breeding--United States.
  • Sheep--United States.
  • Wool industry--United States.
  • Wool--Marketing.
  • Wool--United States.

Corporate Names

  • American Sheep Industry Association.
  • American Sheep Producers Council.

Processed by Emily Christopherson
2011

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