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George H. Hargreaves papers, 1950-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hargreaves, George H.
Title
George H. Hargreaves papers
Dates
1950-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.75 linear feet, (14 boxes)
Collection Number
UUS_8.2:12 HAR
Summary
This collection contains publications, photographs, office files of George H. Hargreaves, irrigation research engineer and research professor emeritus at Utah State University
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English, Spanish; Castilian, French
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Historical Note

George H. Hargreaves lived from 1916-2009. He earned his bachelor's degree in soils from the University of California, Berkeley and a civil engineering degree in 1943 from the University of Wyoming. He served as an officer in the US Navy in WWII from 1943- 1946. Hargreaves worked for various universities and governmental agencies in soils, irrigated agriculture, or water resource development. He was employed overseas for over 25 years in 25 countries doing teaching, research, administration, supervision, and planning. These countries include: Brazil, Honduras, Peru, Haiti, Colombia, Philippines, Greece, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Thailand, among others. Hargreaves authored over 60 publications. He was a member or fellow of multiple scientific and professional societies including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, the Irrigation Association, and the International Commission for Irrigation and Drainage. He worked at Utah State University as a research engineer and professor from 1970-1986.

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Content Description

This collection contains publications, papers, correspondence, teaching files, research files, and professional and personal files. These files give greater background into the work and life of George H. Hargreaves. He dedicated countless hours to researching and improving irrigation techniques and formulas. His research in irrigation provides understanding to the workings of water resources, crop coefficients, and evapotranspiration methods in the United States and abroad. This data can be used to research his estimates and analysis of the cause and effect of irrigation, allowing for further development of resources and techniques for irrigated agriculture.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the George H. Hargreaves papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Section Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: George H. Hargreaves papers USU_8.2:12 HAR. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_8.2:12 HAR, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by material type, then in either chronological order or alphabetical order, depending on type.

Acquisition Information

These materials were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives in 2023 by Oliver Hargreaves, grandson of George Hargreaves.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Irrigation engineering
  • Irrigation engineering.
  • Irrigation farming--Photographs
  • Irrigation farming--Slides
  • Water management.
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