United States Soil Conservation Service Pullman Plant Materials Center Records, 1934-1964
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Annual Reports, 1936-1964
- Annual Reports, 1936-1937
- Annual Reports, 1938
- Annual Reports, 1939-1940
- Annual Reports, 1940-1945
- Annual Reports, 1946-1955
- Annual Reports, 1956-1959
- Annual Reports, 1960-1962
- Annual Reports, 1963-1964
- Technical reports and publications, 1938-1964
- Technical reports and publications, 1938-1949
- Technical reports and publications, 1950-1964
- Survey reports, circa 1940
- Miscellaneous Publications, 1934-1964
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pullman Plant Materials Center
- Title
- United States Soil Conservation Service Pullman Plant Materials Center Records
- Dates
- 1934-1964 (inclusive)19341964
- Quantity
- 7 Linear feet of shelf space, (13 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 290 (collection)
- Summary
- The records include annual, technical and survey reports and miscellaneous publications regarding soil conservation research and the development of range grasses.
- 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
Historical Note
The United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service unit at Pullman, Washington, the Pullman Plant Materials Center was established in 1935, an apparent descendant of the Department of Interior's Soil Erosion Service. Originally known as the Pullman Nursery Unit, the present name was given to the organization in the late 1940's. From its inception, the Pullman unit was the central office of a number of similar stations in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The primary function of the several units is experimentation and development of range grasses. Additionally they are also involved in a variety of related soil conservation projects.
Content Description
The records include annual, technical and survey reports and miscellaneous publications regarding soil conservation research and the development of range grasses.
The Annual Reports include printed and typescript copies of the annual reports of the Pullman and Lind, Washington stations; the Moro, Pendleton, and Union, Oregon stations; and the Sandpoint, Idaho station.
Many of the Technical Reports and Publications come from conferences and field days, most are in the form of scholarly papers or public addresses. During the 1950's, the Plant Material Center began the practice of incorporating most of these publications into an annual technical report. Consequently, many technical reports issued after 1956 are located in the annual reports.
The Survey Reports include aerial photo surveys, of soil, water, and crop cover surveys conducted by the Soil Conservation Service and various participating agencies, among which were the Nursery Units.
The Miscellaneous Publications include public relations brochures of Plant Materials Center and newsletters of the predecessor Soil Erosion Service.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
United States Soil Conservation Service Pullman Plant Materials Center Records, 1934-1964 (Cage 290)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Preliminary Guide to the Pullman Plant Materials Center Reports, 1938-1969 (MS 1986.48)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1936-1964
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1936-1937Container: Box 1
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1938Container: Box 2
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1939-1940Container: Box 3
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1940-1945Container: Box 4
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1946-1955Container: Box 5
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1956-1959Container: Box 6
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1960-1962Container: Box 7
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1963-1964Container: Box 8
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Description: Technical reports and publicationsDates: 1938-1964Container: Box 8
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Description: Technical reports and publicationsDates: 1938-1949Container: Box 9
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Description: Technical reports and publicationsDates: 1950-1964Container: Box 10
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Description: Survey reportsDates: circa 1940Container: Box 11-12
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Description: Miscellaneous PublicationsDates: 1934-1964Container: Box 13
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Grasses -- Research -- Washington (State)
- Soil conservation -- Research -- Washington (State)
Corporate Names
- Pullman Plant Materials Center -- Records and correspondence
- United States. Soil Conservation Service. Pullman Nursery Unit -- Records and correspondence
