Established in 1948, the purpose of the Society for Range Management (SRM) is to study, conserve, manage and sustain the varied resources of range lands around the world. Founded in 1950, the Texas Section of the SRM sponsors a diverse range of activities to achieve these goals in Texas. These include field days, symposiums, tours, a general meeting held annually and the publication of a newsletter.
Sam Coleman, the donor of the collection, served on various committees and was archivist of the SRM, Texas Section. He served as the Texas Section president in 1982.
From the guide to the Society for Range Management, Texas Section Records, S 1529. 1., 1949-1992, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)