Powers, Elmer G. papers, 1886-1977.

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Powers, Elmer G. papers, 1886-1977.

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Contains Powers' diaries prepared for publication in Wallaces' Farmer, his personal diaries, and material related to Purcell and Grant's research and publication of the book "Years of Struggle" an annotated version of Powers' Depression era diary.

3 linear ft. (6 archives boxes)

Iowa State Historical Society

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Iowa State Historical Society

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United States. Agricultural Adjustment Administration

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Powers, Elmer G., 1886-1942

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Elmer G. Powers was born and raised on a farm in Boone County, Iowa. He worked his father's land as a tenant and then took over the farm in 1933. For years Powers kept a diary, like his father and grandfather. Parts of his diary were published in "Wallaces' Farmer and Iowa Homestead" from 1931-1942. His diaries present a firsthand account of the New Deal's impact on rural Iowa, and describe, among other things, Powers' participation in the First AAA's Corn-Hog program. From the descr...