National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) records, 1866-1981.

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National Wool Growers Association (U.S.) records, 1866-1981.

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The collection contains records of the National Wool Growers Association, as well as some for related and affiliated organizations such as the American Wool Council and other industrial and state organizations concerning livestock. Records include correspondence, organization minutes and by-laws, financial records, subject files, government and legal documents, and various publicity materials (including copies of "The National Wool Grower"). The collection also contains audiotapes of meetings, photographs, and film reels related to the topic of sheep and livestock. A large number of books relating to sheep and other livestock related issues are also present.

228.41 cubic ft. (426 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8335416

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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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...

American Sheep Producers 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...