John Wittwer Collection. 1898-1972.

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Wittwer, John, 1880-1977. John Wittwer Collection.

John Wittwer Collection. 1898-1972.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/300478207

The collection contains the professional papers and records of John Wittwer in his capacity as an Agricultural Extension agent for the University of Nevada from 1921 to 1954. The records are primarily annual reports containing text, photographs, news clippings, and charts that provide a rich chronicle of the conditions of agriculture and ranching in southern Nevada from 1898 to 1972. These conditions span water issues, such as flood control and irrigation to the general difficulties of sustaining agriculture and viable food production in a desert environment. The reports come from the Agricultural Experiment Stations in Clark and Lincoln counties and most contain both a statistical report (a combined annual report of the county extension workers stating the statistical facts) and a narrative summary (a descriptive written summary and interpretation of the methods and results for each project). There is also documentation regarding Wittwer's work as a Clark County agent and that of other Nevada County agents. Other material in the collection includes correspondence on various agricultural programs administered by Wittwer, and project files detailing progress made on rural (farming) concerns and developments such as nutrition, home health and sanitation, home gardening, home improvement, community activities and the 4-H Club.

6 boxes (4.88 linear feet).

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries