Edwin Russell Jackman papers, 1917-1968.

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Edwin Russell Jackman papers, 1917-1968.

The manuscripts series contains articles written for OSU publications and bulletins, articles written for national publications and specialized trade publications, news releases, radio and television talks, speeches, and manuscripts for his four books: Gold and cattle country (with Herman Oliver); The Oregon desert (with Reuben A. Long); Blazing forest trails (with Charles Simpson); and Steens Mountain (with Charles Conkling and John Scharff). This series also contains research materials compiled by Jackman on a variety of subjects for use in his writing. Correspondence includes letters written in conjunction with his work at Oregon State University, personal correspondence, and letters to and from publishers concerning the various articles and books. Meetings records include programs, papers, proceedings and other items. Personal records include a diary from his tenure in the military, military commissions, his diploma from Oregon State, awards, a retirement scrapbook, autographed books from other authors, and income/expense ledgers.

10 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7704104

Oregon State University Libraries

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Oregon State College. Federal Cooperative Extension Service

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On July 24, 1911, Oregon Agricultural College's Board of Regents organized the Oregon Extension Service in response to requests from citizens of Oregon for assistance (particularly in agriculture) from the college. In May of 1914, nearly three years after Oregon had established its Extension Service, President Woodrow Wilson signed the federal Smith-Lever law, which provided federal money for the establishment of extension services in all states for developing off-campus programs, primarily in a...

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Oliver, Herman

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Conkling, Charles

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Simpson, Charles D.

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