American Sheep Industry Association records, 1865-1996 (bulk 1954-1996)

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American Sheep Industry Association records, 1865-1996 (bulk 1954-1996)

This collection documents the administrative histories and marketing of lamb and wool by the American Sheep Industry Association and its predecessors, the American Sheep Producers Council and the National Wool Growers Association.

191.37cubic ft. (199 boxes and 1 item)

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American Wool Council

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American Sheep Producers Council

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American Sheep Industry Association

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The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) was a national organization that represented and defended the interests of the sheep and wool industries. It was established in 1989 by a merger between the American Sheep Producers Council (founded 1955) and the National Wool Growers Association (founded 1865). ASI was a federation of 45 state sheep associations. Its main objectives were to promote wool and lamb, provide resources for sheep producers, and represent the sheep industry in federal legi...

National Wool Growers Association (U.S.)

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The National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) was established in 1865, and was the first national livestock organization in the United States. In 1989, it merged with the American Sheep Producers Council (established in 1955) to form the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI). The National Wool Growers Association (NWGA) was concerned with all aspects of the production, distribution, and marketing of lamb and wool. From the description of National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) re...

Sheep Industry Development Program

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