W.R. Ralston papers relating to California agriculture, ca. 1929-1944.

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W.R. Ralston papers relating to California agriculture, ca. 1929-1944.

Consists chiefly of research data gathered by Ralston for a U.S. Dept. of Agriculture study on wartime farm production adjustments in Calif., 1941-1942. Also includes a short report on the Japanese American vegetable growers with related material, and miscellaneous agricultural committee meeting minutes.

2 cartons (2.5 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8293443

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United States. Department of Agriculture

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The United States Department of Agriculture was established in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln and was elevated to a Cabinet level organization by President Grover Cleveland in 1889. The Department of Agriculture assists farmers and producers of food as well as creating policies and programs related to food distribution and nutrition information. The United States Department of Agriculture controls a number of regional offices through out the continential United States and its territories....

Ralston, William Ralston Shedden, 1828-1889

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