Utah Wool Growers Association

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The Utah Wool Growers Association came into existence on March 16, 1935. The organizations seeks to improve conditions for farmers in the wool growing industry in Utah. Membership requirements of the Association encourage participation not only of those owning sheep, but of those owning shares of stock in corporations owning sheep as well. Within the state association, members are organized into local associations serving various regions of the State. The Utah Wool Growers Association is one of twenty-two state and regional associations which comprise the National Wool Growers Association. This National federation's primary concerns are the major legislative activities involving sheep producer's interests; support of research in sheep diseases and other industry problems; coordination of the national ram sale; and promotion of wool products through exhibits and contests such as the Miss Wool of America Pageant.

From the description of Utah Wool Growers Association addendum, 1940-1990. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 71202890

Salt Lake City, Utah based association.

From the description of Utah Wool Growers Association papers, 1943-1972. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 6854445

The Utah Wool Growers Association came into existence on March 16, 1935. Based in Salt Lake City, the Association was formed to:

1) foster and protect the sheep and wool industry within the state 2) uphold the rights of wool growers within the state to use the national forests and the public lands for their needs 3) oppose the enactment of legislation designed to destroy or injure the sheep or wool industry 4) publish and circulate literature presenting the industry to the public 5) hold state and local exhibitions and contests to promote the acceptance of their products 6) assist financially in asserting or defending the rights of members of the association when conditions are such as to affect the common interest, and 7) acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise such real or personal property as may be deemed necessary to carry on the business of the Association

Membership requirements of the Association encourage participation not only of those owning sheep, but of those owning shares of stock in corporations owning sheep as well. Within the state association, members are organized into local associations serving various regions of the State. Members of the local associations meet annually for a statewide convention, and each autumn gather for the state ram sale. The Association publishes its own newsletter, "The Utah Wool Grower," and is a sponsoring agency for the annual Miss Wool of Utah and Miss Wool of America competitions.

The Utah Wool Growers Association is one of twenty-two state and regional associations which comprise the National Wool Growers Association. This National federation's primary concerns are the major legislative activities involving sheep producer's interests; support of research in sheep diseases and other industry problems; coordination of the national ram sale; and promotion of wool products through exhibits and contests such as the Miss Wool of America Pageant.

From the guide to the Utah Wool Growers Association papers, 1943-1972, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives)

The Utah Wool Growers Association came into existence on March 16, 1935. Based in Salt Lake City, the Association was formed to:

1) foster and protect the sheep and wool industry within the state 2) uphold the rights of wool growers within the state to use the national forests and the public lands for their needs 3) oppose the enactment of legislation designed to destroy or injure the sheep or wool industry 4) publish and circulate literature presenting the industry to the public 5) hold state and local exhibitions and contests to promote the acceptance of their products 6) assist financially in asserting or defending the rights of members of the association when conditions are such as to affect the common interest, and 7) acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise such real or personal property as may be deemed necessary to carry on the business of the Association

Membership requirements of the Association encourage participation not only of those owning sheep, but of those owning shares of stock in corporations owning sheep as well. Within the state association, members are organized into local associations serving various regions of the State. Members of the local associations meet annually for a statewide convention, and each autumn gather for the state ram sale. The Association publishes its own newsletter, "The Utah Wool Grower," and is a sponsoring agency for the annual Miss Wool of Utah and Miss Wool of America competitions.

The Utah Wool Growers Association is one of twenty-two state and regional associations which comprise the National Wool Growers Association. This National federation's primary concerns are the major legislative activities involving sheep producer's interests; support of research in sheep diseases and other industry problems; coordination of the national ram sale; and promotion of wool products through exhibits and contests such as the Miss Wool of America Pageant.

From the guide to the Utah Wool Growers Association Addendum, 1940-1990, (Utah State University.)

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Utah Wool Growers Association. Utah Wool Growers Association addendum, 1940-1990. Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
referencedIn Stringham, B. H. (Briant H.), 1889-1983. Briant H. Stringham papers, 1940-1980. Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
referencedIn Briant H. Stringham papers, 1940-1980 Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives
creatorOf Utah Wool Growers Association papers, 1943-1972 Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives
referencedIn Broadbent, Joseph Ray, 1909-1996. The Joseph Ray and Lorna Siddoway Broadbent papers. 1903-2006. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library
creatorOf Utah Wool Growers Association. Utah Wool Growers Association papers, 1943-1972. Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
creatorOf Utah Wool Growers Association Addendum, 1940-1990 Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives
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associatedWith American Sheep Producers Council. corporateBody
associatedWith Benson, Ezra Taft. person
associatedWith Benson, Ezra T. (Ezra Taft), 1811-1869 person
associatedWith Broadbent, Joseph Ray, 1909-1996. person
associatedWith Champ, Frederick P. 1896-1976. person
associatedWith Clyde, George D. person
associatedWith Moss, Frank E., 1911-2003. person
associatedWith National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Stringham, B. H. (Briant H.), 1889-1983. person
associatedWith Watkins, Arthur V. 1886-1973. person
associatedWith Western Range Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Wool Bureau (U.S.) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Utah
Utah
Subject
Agriculture
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Grazing
Grazing
MX (Weapons system)
Predatory animals
Predatory animals
Ranching
Sheep
Sheep
Wool industry
Wool industry
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1940

Active 1990

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