Papers, 1903-1973.

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Papers, 1903-1973.

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Collection contains letters, diaries, programs, speeches, notes, and account books documenting family activities between 1903 and 1973 which were compiled by Malcolm L. Smith and included in his book, "Working with People, Bugs and Apples." Diaries document Lindley Smith's activities as an entomologist, orchard and nursery inspector, and fruit grower, as well as his involvement in the Ozark community. The diaries and family account books of Grace Selby Smith document family activities and expenses, 1907-1918. Betty Smith's circular letters document her career as a Home Economic Extension Advisor overseas in the Philippines, Iran, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Vietnam. Also discussed is her work as Iowa's Home Extension Advisor and Head of the Extended Nutrition Program until her death in 1973.

1.42 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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United States. Agency for International Development

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On September 4, 1961 the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 vas signed into law. On November 4, 1961 the Agency for International Development was set up in the Department of State to succeed the International Cooperation Administration. The main objective of AID was to combine the various foreign assistance programs into one program which would assist the underdeveloped countries in maintaining their independence by making them self-supporting nations. The Development Loan Fund, created in 1957 was ...

Smith, Malcolm L., 1911-

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Smith, Alice Elizabeth, 1913-1973.

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Smith, Lindley M., 1881-1966

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Smith family.

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Lindley M. Smith (1881-1966), Assistant State Entomologist (1906-1914) and orchardist (1914-1966) of Ozark, Illinois. Instrumental in development of University of Illinois Extension Service experimental farms in Johnson County. Married Grace Selby of Bartlett, Ohio, on December 28, 1906. Together they operated a three hundred acre apple and peach orchard and raised a family of eight boys and two girls. A daughter, Alice Elisabeth (Betty) Smith (1913-1973), graduated from...

Nixon, Pat, 1912-1993

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Smith, Grace Selby, 1883-1967.

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