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​​American Society of Agricultural Engineers​ papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MG 628

Scope and Contents

The American Society of Agricultural Engineers records span from 1992 to 1995, with the bulk of materials covering 1993. The records include correspondence and patent photocopies of a historical landmark cutter bar and tined pickup reel in Garfield, WA. As well as the dedication, event materials and written speech from Horrace Humes' granddaughter.

Dates

  • Creation: 1992-1995

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The American Society of Agricultural Engineers was founded by J. Brownlee Davidson in 1907. The association was created to address engineering’s growing position in agriculture, primarily focusing their efforts on the federal government, education, and the farm equipment industry. Since its creation, the society has now incorporated Biology due to its connection to agriculture. Today the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers’ mission focuses on sustainability and engineering applicability to food, renewable resources, and biological systems. This collection was donated by John Dixon, a former professor of the Agricultural Engineering Department at the University of Idaho. Dixon was born on March 23, 1927, in Roseburg, Oregon and received his degree in agricultural engineering from Oregon State University in 1951. He worked for the University of Idaho from the mid 1950’s until his retirement in 1990. He passed away in 2010.

Extent

0.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The American Society of Agricultural Engineers records span from 1992 to 1995, with the bulk of materials covering 1993 and the successful historical landmark induction of a cutter bar and tined pickup reel in Garfield, WA. Materials include photocopied patents, dedication program materials, speeches, and publications.

Arrangement

Materials were arranged in a single series, and items were grouped based upon content.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were donated by John Dixon in 1993.

Bibliography

Title
Guide to American Society of Agricultural Engineers papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Erin Geslani
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository