American Sheep Industry Association records, 1865-1996, (bulk 1954-1996)

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American Sheep Industry Association records, 1865-1996, (bulk 1954-1996)

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The American Sheep Industry Association Records document the history and activities of the organization and its two predecessors, American Sheep Producers Council and National Wool Growers Association, between 1865 and 1996. The records concern sheep and wool production and marketing. The records also cover the economic, regulatory, political, and environmental issues that were of concern to sheep and wool producers and that were addressed by the American Sheep Industry Association and its predecessors. Materials include administrative history, correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes and associated information, industry research and marketing studies, legal files, advertisements and other promotional materials, and resources for sheep producers. The majority of the materials are from the American Sheep Producers Council.

191.37 cubic ft. (199 boxes and 1 item)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8029500

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Sheep Industry Development Program

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American Sheep Producers Council

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American Wool Council

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National Wool Growers Association (U.S.)

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The National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) was established in 1865, and was the first national livestock organization in the United States. In 1989, it merged with the American Sheep Producers Council (established in 1955) to form the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI). The National Wool Growers Association (NWGA) was concerned with all aspects of the production, distribution, and marketing of lamb and wool. From the description of National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) re...

American Sheep Industry Association

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The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) was a national organization that represented and defended the interests of the sheep and wool industries. It was established in 1989 by a merger between the American Sheep Producers Council (founded 1955) and the National Wool Growers Association (founded 1865). ASI was a federation of 45 state sheep associations. Its main objectives were to promote wool and lamb, provide resources for sheep producers, and represent the sheep industry in federal legi...