Francis Marion Simpson papers

Francis Marion Simpson papers, 1892-1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Simpson, Francis Marion, 1887-
Title: Francis Marion Simpson papers
Dates: 1892-1973 (inclusive)
18921973
Quantity: 3.80 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Collection Number: 10317
Summary: Francis Marion Simpson was part of numerous livestock and meat associations, as well as tought agriculture at universities
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: There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Simpson was head of the agricultural research department at the meatpacking firm of Swift & Company from 1925-1952.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains one scrapbook, personal files, and memorabilia highlighting Simpson's professional career; advertising reports, printed material containing information on the history and practice of livestock and the meat packing industry from Swift & Company; and 3 16mm motion picture films on the livestock industry.

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Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

System Requirements

Livestock industry marketing -- Film -- 16 mm.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Francis Marion Simpson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from F.M. Simpson Jr. in 1994.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Loreley Moore in February 1997.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I. Personal Files, 1892-1971Return to Top

Arranged alphabetically. Includes information on F.M. Simpson's professional careers and a scrapbook containing memorabilia, photographs, and newspaper and magazine clippings.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	CHICAGO SADDLE AND SIRLOIN CLUB	1952
1	2	CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE	1952-1960
1	3	CORRESPONDENCE	1912-1958
1	4	NATIONAL LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION	1922-1971
1	5	SCRAPBOOK: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS CERTIFICATE OF RECIPE ENDORSEMENT	1923
1	6	CENTRALIZED MARKETS FOR LIVESTOCK BY F.M. SIMPSON	1923
1	7	CHRISTMAS CARDS	1930-1942
1	8	EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION-SWIFT AND COMPANY	1925
1	9	GENERAL FARM HOG TRIP-TRIBUTE TO F.M. SIMPSON	1951
1	10	ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD RESIGNATION	1916
1	11	MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE HONORARY MEMBERSHIP	1952
1	12	NATIONAL BLOCK AND BRIDLE CLUB-TRIBUTE TO F.M. SIMPSON	1961
1	13	NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE CLIPPINGS	1912-1952
		SCRAPBOOK:
Box	Folder
2	1	PHOTOGRAPHS	1922-1957
2	2	PROGRAMS	1907-1943
2	3	RETIREMENT FROM SWIFT AND COMPANY	1952
2	4	THE ROAD TO MARKET	1922
2	5	SADDLE AND SIRLOIN CLUB MEDAL ESSAY CONTEST	1929
2	6	TICKETS AND COINS	1892-1936
2	7	VIENNA DEMOCRAT	1898
Box	Folder
2	8	UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA, AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION	1910-1914

Series II. Swift & Company, 1923-1971Return to Top

Arranged alphabetically. Includes informational advertisements annual report, history of Swift & Company, booklets regarding livestock marketing, magazine and motion picture film.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		BOOKLETS:
Box	Folder
3	7	BUILT-IN MAID SERVICE-IS IT REALLY NECESSARY?	1957
3	8	CATTLE AND CALVES-WHERE THEY'RE RAISED AND BEEF IS EATEN	1961
3	9	CUTS OF MEAT-HOW YOU CAN IDENTIFY THEM	1955
3	10	EASY DOES IT WHEN HANDLING LIVESTOCK	1958
3	11	FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BEEF	undated
3	12	FOOD VALUE CHARTS	1964
3	13	GUIDE TO BETTER EATING	1950s
3	14	KOSHER MEAT CUSTOMS AND JEWISH HOLIDAYS	1955
Box	Folder
3	15	LIVESTOCK PRICES AND WHAT CAUSES THEM TO CHANGE	1961
3	16	LOOKING OVER THE HOG BUYER'S SHOULDER	1958
3	17	THE MARCH TO MARKET (COMIC BOOK)	1948
3	18	MEAT AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER	1959
3	19	MENU PLANNER	1960s
3	20	RESEARCH MAKES MARKETS	1958
3	21	RETAIL AND WHOLESALE CUTS OF MEAT	1955
3	22	THE SPREAD BETWEEN PRICES OF LIVESTOCK AND MEAT	1956
3	23	THE STORY OF DAIRY ANIMALS	1962
3	24	THE STORY OF GRASS	1955
3	25	THE STORY OF MEAT ANIMALS	1962
3	26	THE STORY OF PLANTS	1955
3	27	THE STORY OF POULTRY	1961
3	28	SWIFT'S PREMIUM LINE OF PRECISION MEAT CUTS	1956
3	29	G.O. BULLETIN	1939
3	30	GUSTAVUS FRANKLIN SWIFT, 1839-1903	undated
3	31	HIDE CURING INSTRUCTIONS	1951-1952
3	32	NATIONAL LIVESTOCK AND MEAT BOARD	1966
3	33	SWIFT NEWS	1949-1965
3	34	THE SWIFT STORY	1956
3	35	YEARBOOK PROMOTIONS	1926, 1928
		MOTION PICUTRE FILM (16mm):
Box	Folder
	1	BY-PRODUCTS OF THE MEAT PACKING INDUSTRY (COLOR)	1955
	2	VIENNA DEMOCRAT (BLACK AND WHITE)	1955
	3	WHO BUYS YOUR LIVESTOCK? (COLOR CARTOON)	1950s

Series III. Printed Material, 1902-1967Return to Top

Arranged alphabetically. Includes booklets, proceedings, and pamphlets regarding meat products and livestock marketing.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
4	1	BUYER'S AID	1960s
4	2	THE CASE OF THE CURIOUS STEER	1954
4	3	CONSUMER EDUCATION-MEAT	1966-1967
4	4	ECONOMY BONELESS BEEF CUTS	1960s
4	5	HIDE AND SKIN DEFECTS	1949
4	6	HOW MUCH FAT ON BEEF?	1961
4	7	LIVESTOCK MARKETING PLAN	1921
4	8	MARKET CLASSES AND GRADES OF CATTLE WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR INTERPRETING MARKET QUOTATIONS	1902
4	9	MARKETING WESTERN FEEDER CATTLE	1952
4	10	MEAT MERCHANDISING	1960s
4	11	MEAT SITUATION IN THE UNITED STATES	1910
4	12	A METHOD OF ANALYZING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCAL LIVESTOCK COOPERATIVES IN SELLING HOGS	1936
4	13	POINT OF PURCHASE MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS	1960s
4	14	PRICES OF BEEF CATTLE	1940
4	15	PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE RELATIVE TO THE MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK DISTRIBUTION OF MEATS AND RELATED MATTERS	1916
4	16	THE QUALITY OF WESTERN BEEF	1954
4	17	RESTRICTING THE FARMER'S MARKET	1925
4	18	SALES PROMOTION SERVICES	1967
4	19	SHIFTS IN THE TRADE IN WESTERN SLAUGHTER LIVESTOCK	1950
4	20	SHRINKAGE IN WEIGHT OF BEEF CATTLE IN TRANSIT	1913
4	21	STATISTICS OF FARMERS' COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, 1920-1935	1936
4	22	TRADE IN WESTERN LIVESTOCK AT AUCTIONS	1952
4	23	WESTERN CATTLE AND SHEEP AREAS	1936

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