Animal Science Department Records, 1942-1988, (bulk 1974-1986)

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Clemson University. Dept. of Animal Science. Animal Science Department Records, 1942-1988, (bulk 1974-1986)

Animal Science Department Records, 1942-1988, (bulk 1974-1986)

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Series description: This series contains the files of the Animal Science Department of Clemson University. The series contains correspondence, memoranda, general files, activity reports, extension newsletters, leaflets and proceedings, projects, and publications. The files are arranged alphabetically by topic. The bulk of the files deal with the correspondence of the department head, R.F. Wheeler, and departmental correspondence of professors related to extension work in the area of animal science. In correspondence files (1975-1985) of Luther P. Anderson, Dean of the College of Agriculture, and references to the Agricultural Committee; the move into Barre Hall (1975); problems with space budget cuts; organization of the Rodeo Club (1982); and funding of the multi-purpose arena. J.R. Diehl, professor, has correspondence files (1979-1985) containing information on the proposed swine research facility (July 1981); renovation of existing farrowing facilities in 1982, protocol, projects and research. Correspondence pertaining to the Edisto Experiment Station includes calving records, copies of cattle registration certificates, performance and testing charts, projects, weight reports and land use. In the correspondence files of Lowell T. Frobish, department head, can be found the "Hortplan '80 Schedule" to develop long term department plans (June 1982); annual reports of the S.C. Agricultural Experiment Station; items such as the proposed environment Research Center, request for land from Fants Grove Baptist Church, and the critical needs of the Meats Lab. The Block and Bridle Club is often mentioned in the correspondence of Dale Handlin since he served as national president. The Clemson University Block and Bridle Club was organized in 1932 and received its present name in 1948 when it was admitted into the National Block and Bridle. The purpose of the club is to further the social, cultural, and scholastic activities of students majoring in Animal Science and other related fields of study. In 1968 the chapter became a member of the American Society of Animal Science. Other subjects found in the files of Dale Handlin are swine breeding and production, litter records projects, publications, and research. The most extensive correspondence files are that of the department head, R.F. Wheeler. His correspondence deals with departmental instruction, research, and extension work; facilities, disease, feeding, and slaughter of livestock. The Animal Science Department, along with the Cooperative Extension Service and the S.C. Agricultural Experiment Station, published a number of bulletins, circulars, leaflets, newsletters, and conference proceedings. Limited issues of these publications may be found in this series. Included are papers of Absalom Snell, agriculture professor from 1976-1984.

2 cubic ft.

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