History of the Department of Agronomy and Soils, and related USDA programs, Washington State University, circa 1988/1989
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
- "History of the Department of Agronomy and Soils, Washington State University, 1889-1984," edited by B. Rodney Bertramson, circa 1988. Bound typescript (343 leaves).
- "History of Related USDA Programs at Washington State University," edited by B. Rodney Bertramson, circa 1989. Bound typescript (457 leaves).
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- History of the Department of Agronomy and Soils, and related USDA programs, Washington State University
- Dates
- circa 1988/1989 (inclusive)19881989
- Quantity
- 0.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 746 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of a two-volume history of the Washington State University Department of Agronomy and Soils and related United States Department of Agriculture programs.
- 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
Agriculture has always been part of Washington State University's curriculum. In the earliest days of the Agricultural College, Experiment Station, and School of Science of the State of Washington (later the State College of Washington, before becoming WSU), all of its disciplines were taught in one department, the Department Of Agriculture. By 1918 these agricultural disciplines including farm crops, soils, etc., had expanded enough to warrant the formation of separate departments. The Department of Farm Crops and Soils were consolidated into a Department of Agronomy in February 1928. This name was changed in November 1969 to Department of Agronomy and Soils.
Content Description
This collection consists of a two-volume history of the Washington State University Department of Agronomy and Soils and related United States Department of Agriculture programs. This document was edited by B. Rodney Bertramson, and the contents were contributed by current and former faculty members. The first volume, "History of the Department of Agronomy and Soils, Washington State University, 1889-1984," includes chapters on Resident Instruction, Research (Crop Science and Soil Science), Extension. and a faculty roster for the period 1898-1988. The second volume, "History of Related USDA Programs at Washington State University," includes contributions related to USDA programs, closely related to the work of the WSU Agronomy Department but conducted under the auspices of the USDA: the Wheat Quality Laboratory, the Plant Materials Center, and the Plant Introduction center.
Contributors: B. R. Bertramson; R. L. Hausenbuiller; O. A. Vogel; F. J. Meuhlbauer; L. W. Rasmussen; J. D. Maguire; R. L. Warner; F. E. Koehler; D. F. Bezdicek; H. H. Cheng; W. H. Gardner; A. Busacca; R. L. Papendick; K. J. Morrison; A. R. Halvorson; G. L. Rubenthaler; J. L. Schwendiman; L. W. Hudson.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]
History of the Department of Agronomy and Soils, and related USDA programs, Washington State University, circa 1988-1989
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
These two volumes were transferred to the Washington State University Libraries from the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (MS 1992-60).
Related Materials
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections holds many collections and items related to research and teaching in Agronomy and related fields, for example:
State College of Washington Department of Agronomy Records, 1940-1973 (Archives 61)
Washington State University College of Agriculture Dean Records, 1945-1979 (Archives 218)
Bertram Rodney Bertramson Papers, 1933-1979 (Cage 458)
Orville Vogel Papers, 1931-1988 (Cage 524)
United States Soil Conservation Service Pullman Plant Materials Center Records, 1934-1964 (Cage 290)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: "History of the Department of Agronomy and Soils, Washington State University, 1889-1984," edited by B. Rodney Bertramson, circa 1988. Bound typescript (343 leaves).Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: "History of Related USDA Programs at Washington State University," edited by B. Rodney Bertramson, circa 1989. Bound typescript (457 leaves).Container: Box 1, Folder 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agronomy -- Research -- Washington (State)
- Agronomy -- Washington (State) -- History
- Crop science
- Soil science
Corporate Names
- Agricultural College, Experiment Station, and School of Science of the State of Washington. Department of Agriculture -- History
- State College of Washington. Department of Agriculture -- History
- Washington State University. Department of Agronomy and Soils -- History
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Bertramson, Bertram Rodney, 1914-2005 (creator)
