Agriculture
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
Kammerer Family Business Collection
This collection consists of the family business papers, primarily of John Kammerer and his son, Joseph Kammerer. In addtion, there is material from George W. Jones (likely a business parter or associate) and genearl corresponse relating to the family businesses. Materials date from 1842 to 1914, thought most items are from before 1900.
Make America Strong Poster Collection
This collection contains a set of thirteen "Make America Stong" posters that were published by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the U. S. Government Printing Office in 1941 during World War II. These posters promote dietary needs, healthy eating habits, and ways to fight food insecurity.
Map of Virginia... Showing Natural Resources and Principal 1928 Crop Acreages, Livestock Census, Etc.,
Map of Virginia... Showing Natural Resources and Principal 1928 Crop Acreages, Livestock Census, Etc. State Planters Bank and Trust Company (Richmond, VA), 1929. 14 x 22 in. [FOLDER A-9]
W. F. Massey Papers
The collection consists of copies of correspondence to W. F. Massey from farmers, horticultural societies, and others regarding articles inĀ The Practical Farmer.
Records of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Master Gardener Program
This collection contains four boxes of slide sets, some with related scripts, for the Virginia Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener Program. Most materials are undated, but likely date from between the 1970s and early 2000s. Topics include flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees, landscaping, gardening, composting, and careers in horticulture.
National Agricultural Publications,
The collection contains United States Department of Agriculture, War Food Administration, and other national agency publications from the early 20th century to the present day.
New Farmers of America, Maryland Association Records
This collection mostly comprises photographs dating from the 1920s-1960s concerning the activities of the New Farmers of America, Maryland Association.
Bernard L. Parsons Papers and Photographs
Collection includes pamphlets, books and reports relating to soil erosion, land drainage, and other agricultural issues.
Rayo Incubator Co., Inc., Advertisement
This collection contains a two-sheet, jumbo-sized letter 1914 advertisement for the Rayo Incubator Co., Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, during "Hatching Time." The letter details the benefits of the Rayo Incubator, comparing it to other products. The company was established in Blair, Nebraska in 1908, moving to Omaha in 1912.
William G. Rogers Correspondence
This collection contains six letters of William G. Rogers, a mercantile businessman from Highland County, Virginia. The letters contain the correspondence between Rogers and the businessmen that he was doing dealing with.