Guide to the James M. Nielson Papers 1953-1976
Cage 345

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Nielson, James M.
Title
James M. Nielson Papers
ID
Cage 345
Date [inclusive]
1953-1976
Extent
5 containers., 2.5 linear feet of shelf space., 1100 items.
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Correspondence, reports, memoranda and other papers regarding Nielson's activities in the American Agricultural Economics Association, Western Agricultural Economics Association, and the Western Farm Economics Association (President, 1968-1969).

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 345, James M. Nielson Papers. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

James Melvin Nielson was born in 1921 in Kansas. He received his B.S. from Kansas State University in 1947, and continued his education at Harvard, earning an M.A. in 1951 and a Ph.D. in 1953. After fourteen years on the faculty at Michigan State University, Nielson accepted a position at W.S.U. in 1965.

During his career at W.S.U., Dr. Nielson was professor of agricultural economics and director of agricultural research. In addition he actively participated in various professional and industry associations and served as president of the Western Farm Economics Association (1968-1969).

In 1977 Dr. Nielson resigned from W.S.U. upon receiving appointment as U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Conservation Research and Education for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Scope and Content

The papers of James M. Nielson contain correspondence, committee materials and professional association data related to agricultural economics. The papers span the years 1953 through 1976.

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Arrangement

The papers of James M. Nielson are grouped in four series: Western Farm Economics Association (W.F.E.A.), Western Farmers Association (W.F.A.), miscellaneous professional and industry papers, and bibliography.

The greatest part of the W.F.E.A. series is Nielson's correspondence with fellow economists, farmers, and other W.F.E.A. members. His participation in the American Agricultural Economics Association (A.A.E.A.) and the Western Agricultural Economics Association (W.A.E.A.) is also documented in this series.

The Western Farmers Association papers of the second series reflect Dr. Nielson's role as a director of that organization. Association business as well as agricultural materials are included.

The third series incorporates a broad spectrum of industry and professional subjects including memoranda of his participation in the 1966, 1967 and 1968 Pacific Northwest Farm Forum. The final series is comprised of his published and unpublished manuscripts.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2012

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Acquisition Information

The James M. Nielson papers were deposited in the Washington State University Library in May 1977 (UA 77-8).

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • American Agricultural Economics Association
  • Western Agricultural Economics Association
  • Western Farm Economics Association

Occupation(s)

  • Agricultural economists --United States--Correspondence

Personal Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Nielson, James Melvin, 1921- --Archives

Subject(s)

  • Agriculture
  • Washington (State)

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Detailed Description of Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Series 1: Western Farm Economics Association 
box folder

Memoranda 1959-1970  28 items.

 1 1

Award Programs 1965-1969  43 items.

 1 2

Contributed Papers Section 1966-1969  26 items.

 1 3

Committee on Officers 1967-1969  17 items.

 1 4

Local Arrangements 1967-1969  29 items.

 1 5

Correspondence 1968  51 items.

 1 6

Correspondence and Miscellany 1968-1969  35 items.

 1 7

Council 1968-1969  19 items.

 1 8

Extension Committee 1968-1969  6 items.

 1 9

History Committee 1968-1969  32 items.

 1 10

Industry Committee 1968-1969  11 items.

 2 11

International Trade and Development 1968-1969  35 items.

 2 12

Presidential Correspondence 1968-1969  62 items.

 2 13

Resolutions Committee 1968-1969  10 items.

 2 14

Tellers Committee 1968-1969  4 items.

 2 15

Trust Fund 1968-1969  10 items.

 2 16

Officer Nominations 1968-1970  29 items.

 2 17

Agricultural Policy 1969  35 items.

 2 18

Kreager-Nielson Correspondence 1969  26 items.

 2 19

Luncheon 1969  22 items.

 2 20

Publication of Procedings 1969  15 items.

 2 21

Regional Analysis and Development 1969  19 items.

 2 22

Research Council Meeting 1969  9 items.

 2 23

Correspondence 1969-1970  50 items.

 2 24

Council 1969-1970  19 items.

 2 25

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Series 2: Western Farmers Association (W.F.A.) 
box folder

Reports 1970-1971  9 items.

 3 26

Executive Search Committee 1971  22 items.

 3 27

Reports and Clippings 1971  70 items.

 3 28

Correspondence and Reports 1971-1976  47 items.

 3 29-30

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Series 3: Other Industry and Professional Papers 
box folder

Notes 1960-1976  34 items.

 4 31

Farm Forum 1965-1971  45 items.

 4 32

Agricultural Economics Club (W.S.U.) 1967-1970  3 items.

 4 33

Correspondence 1967-1976  96 items.

 4 34

Air Cargo Symposium 1968  10 items.

 4 35

Agricultural Research 1969-1971  25 items.

 4 36

Agricultural Memoranda 1969-1976  48 items.

 4 37

Beef Cattle Research Center 1974  10 items.

 4 38

Leadership Seminar 1974  9 items.

 4 39

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Series 4: Bibliography 
box folder

Papers and Publications 1953-1975  36 items.

 5 40-41

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