Papers, 1917-1982.

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Papers, 1917-1982.

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The Edgar F. Graff Papers include biographical information and year-by-year reflections written by Graff in 1964 on his work for the Extension Service during his entire career. The unarranged materials relate to the training of extension personnel, soil conservation, the Iowa State University chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, agriculture and food production during World War II and conversion to a post-war economy, and cooperative extension during World War II.

Processed material: 9.52 linear ft. (9 boxes)Unprocessed material: 9.1 linear ft. (7 boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Graff, Edgar F., 1894-1982.

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Extension agent and supervisor, Johnson County, Iowa, 1917-1960. Edgar Fisher Graff attended Iowa State University (B.S. 1917 and M.S. 1936) and worked his entire career from 1917 to 1960 (except for 1934-1936) for the Iowa Extension Service. Graff served as the 1917 class president and upon graduation began work as an extension agent in Johnson County, Iowa. In 1920 he joined the district agricultural extension service and was appointed as its supervisor in 1940. From the descriptio...

Iowa State University. Cooperative Extension Service

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The ISU Cooperative Extension Service was founded in 1906, established by the Iowa General Assembly. The Service works with a variety of organizations, agencies, and institutions, and offers programs on agricultural production, conservation of natural resources, family and farm living, 4-H club work, youth development, and community improvement. From the description of Forestry Extension Service publications, 1921-1942. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 48453825 F...

Phi Sigma Kappa

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Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...