R.E. Ellis papers, 1942-1943.

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R.E. Ellis papers, 1942-1943.

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Consists of two reports completed by R.E. Ellis detailing the history of agriculture in Weakley County, Tennessee from 1843 to 1943. The first describes the transition of early farming techniques to methods used during the early and middle 20th century. The second report discusses the role of the Agricultural Department's County Agents, particularly those in Weakley County, from 1913 to 1943. Includes numerous personal stories on Weakley County's farming community.

1 box ; 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

University of Tennessee Martin, Paul Meek Library

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University of Tennessee Martin, Paul Meek Library

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United States. Department of Agriculture

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The United States Department of Agriculture was established in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln and was elevated to a Cabinet level organization by President Grover Cleveland in 1889. The Department of Agriculture assists farmers and producers of food as well as creating policies and programs related to food distribution and nutrition information. The United States Department of Agriculture controls a number of regional offices through out the continential United States and its territories....

Ellis, R. E., 1881-1949.

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R.E. Ellis was the United States Department of Agriculture's county agent for Weakley County, Tennessee from 1913 to 1943. He is credited with initiating agricultural education programs and improving methods in farm management in northwest Tennessee. From the description of R.E. Ellis papers, 1942-1943. (University of Tennessee at Martin). WorldCat record id: 33160567 ...