Robert McCaull papers, 1870-1904 (bulk 1870-1876)

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Robert McCaull papers, 1870-1904 (bulk 1870-1876)

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Primarily a collection of correspondence, circulars and ephemera. The correspondence discusses the organization of new Iowa granges, cooperative agreements with farm implement manufacturers, and issues related to the Greenback political movement. Correspondents include William Duane Wilson, secretary of the Iowa State Grange and editor of the Iowa Homestead and Western Farm Journal and O.H. Kelley, founder and secreatry of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry National Grange. In addition to the correspondence related to Grange matters the collection also includes letters related to private business transactions with George Atkinson of Chicago, Illinois and several communications received or sent by McCaull's sons James, Samuel and William.

.25 linear ft. (1 container)

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6917400

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Kelley, Oliver H. (Oliver Hudson), 1826-1913

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Iowa State Grange

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The Iowa State Grange, formed in 1868, is the state of Iowa's representative to the National Grange. The National Grange was established in 1867, originally to assist farmers after the Civil War. The national agricultural fraternity and its associated state units lobby for and promote the economic well-being and quality of life of the American farmer. Oliver Hudson Kelley is credited with founding the National Grange. From the description of Iowa State Grange collection, 1929-2000. (...

Wilson, Wm. Duane (William Duane)

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Greenback Labor Party (U.S.)

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Pleasant Ridge Grange No. 22 (Decatur County, Iowa).

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McCaull, Robert, 1832-1914.

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Robert McCaull of Garden Grove, Iowa served as secretary of the Pleasant Ridge Grange No. 22 of the Patrons of Husbandry. This group drew membership from Decatur, Wayne and Ringgold counties. From the description of Robert McCaull papers, 1870-1904 (bulk 1870-1876) (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 171335656 ...