Asa V. Clark Papers, 1941-1978
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Travel documents for United States Agricultural Delegation visit to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1955
- Photographs from United States Agricultural Delegation visit to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1955
- Photographs and roster removed from scrapbook, 1955
- Political career and Washington State University Hall of Fame, 1941-1978
- Scrapbook, 1955
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Clark, Asa V., 1889-1972
- Title
- Asa V. Clark Papers
- Dates
- 1941-1978 (inclusive)19411978
- Quantity
- 1 Linear foot of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 841 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection is mostly comprised of papers pertaining to Asa V. Clark's service in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1941 to 1949 and as a State Senator from Whitman County from 1949 to 1956.
- 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
Biographical Note
Asa V. Clark (1889-1972) was a longtime Pullman resident, a farmer, and a Washington State College alumnus from 1916. As a WSC student, Clark served as captain of the 1915 football team that made WSC's first appearance in the Rose Bowl, in which they defeated Brown University 14-0. Clark served in the State House of Representatives from 1941 to 1949 and as a State Senator from Whitman County from 1949 to 1956. In the summer of 1955, Clark, along with 11 other American farmers, traveled to the U.S.S.R. to tour Soviet collective farms from Moscow to Kazakhstan as "farm ambassadors". At the same time, 12 Russian farmers visited fields and research stations in the United States from Iowa to California. Clark Hall on the Washington State University (formerly WSC) Pullman campus was named after Asa V. Clark in 1972. Clark was also inducted to the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.
Content Description
This collection contains papers pertaining to Asa V. Clark's service in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1941 to 1949 and as a State Senator from Whitman County from 1949 to 1956. The collection consists largely of materials related to the 1955 United States Agricultural Delegation to the Soviet Union. There materials include photographs, travel documents, and a scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings. The collection also contains certificates of his elections to office and materials about class reunions and his induction into the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Asa V. Clark Papers, 1941-1978 (Cage 841)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection is retains the original order at the time of processing.
Acquisition Information
The Asa V. Clark Papers were donated to Washington State University by Nancy Collins-Warner to the Washington State University Libraries in 2005 (MS 2005-02).
Processing Note
This collection was processed by Cody Leander and Steven Bingo in 2016
Related Materials
Asa V. Clark Papers, 1955 (Cage 463)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Travel documents for United States Agricultural Delegation visit to the Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsDates: 1955Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Photographs from United States Agricultural Delegation visit to the Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsDates: 1955Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Photographs and roster removed from scrapbookDates: 1955Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Political career and Washington State University Hall of FameDates: 1941-1978Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: ScrapbookDates: 1955Container: Box 2, Folder 5
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculture -- History -- Sources
- Agriculture -- Soviet Union -- History
- International relations
Personal Names
- Clark, Asa V., 1889-1972 -- Archives
Corporate Names
- State College of Washington -- Sports
Geographical Names
- Washington (State) -- Politics and government
