Commissioner of Agriculture's administrative files, 1887-1989.

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Commissioner of Agriculture's administrative files, 1887-1989.

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The Dept. of Agriculture and Industries is directed by a commissioner, a position that was appointed by the Governor from 1883 until 1901, when the commissioner became an elected official. This series of administrative files documents the various aspects of the department's operations and duties. The early correspondence reflects the relatively small staff, which was centralized in the commissioner's office, who carried out the programs of the department. During these early years the commissioner was not only an administrator, but also an active participant in various special and routine department projects. In 1901 the commissioner became an elected official and after 1901 a portion of the correspondence deals with political activities. In 1923 the department was reorganized and the name was changed from the Dept. of Agriculture to the Dept. of Agriculture and Industries. The early files, 1888-1915, are arranged by subject. The subjects discussed in the correspondence are land registration, immigration, poultry, fertilizer, state fairs, soil surveys, registration of pure food, feed stuffs, liquor brands, crop contest applications and forms, crop reports, and corn contests. In addition to correspondence, the subject files also consist of registration forms and contest applications. One of the major correspondents is Reuben Francis Kolb, who served as Commissioner from 1886-1890 and 1911-1915. As the department grew in size and responsibilities the volume and type of correspondence changed. In the 1950s and 1960s the series includes correspondence from the assistant commissioner and administrative assistants. Later files from the 1980s include much information concerning other agricultural related institutions and associations such as the USDA, Alabama Farm Bureau Federation, Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, Auburn University, Soil and Water Conservation Service, the National Association of State Depts. of Agriculture (NASDA) and Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE). Albert MacDonald served as Commissioner of Agriculture through much of the 1980s.

108 cubic ft. (108 records center cartons).

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