Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the James M. Nielson
Papers
1953-1976
Cage
345
Table of Contents
- Summary Information
- Biography/History
- Scope and Content
- Arrangement
- Administrative Information
- Names and Subjects
- Detailed Description of Collection
- Series 1: Western Farm Economics Association
- Series 2: Western Farmers Association (W.F.A.)
- Series 3: Other Industry and Professional Papers
- Series 4: Bibliography
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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)
Detailed Description of Collection
Series 1: Western Farm Economics Association |
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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.) |
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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 |
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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 |
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box | folder | |||
Papers and Publications 1953-1975 36 items. |
5 | 40-41 | ||
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