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William Jasper Spillman (1863-1931). Papers, 1891-1940.

 

Department Location at WSU

WSU Libraries
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library
Pullman, WA 99164-5610
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm

Description

Agricultural scientist and economist. Correspondence, clippings, research notes, drafts, reports, photographs and other papers of a Washington State University professor and United States Department of Agriculture official. Included are records, notes and reports of the 1927-1928 Survey of Indian Affairs. Also biographical materials collected by his son, Ramsay Spillman, including obituaries, correspondence of family members and colleagues, particularly James Henry Rice, and other papers.

Subjects or Keywords

Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Research.
Indians of North America -- Economic conditions.
Spillman, W. J. (William Jasper)
Washington State University. College of Agriculture.
United States. Office of Farm Management.

Type of Material

Manuscript collection (personal papers)

Collection Number (when available)

Cage 250

Extent/volume (linear feet, number of items, etc.)

3 linear feet

Source or Provenance

Gift; Ramsay Spillman; 1940.

More Information

A detailed guide describing the contents of this collection is available online:
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/finders/cg250.htm

Access Use and Information

This collection is open and available to the public for research use. For information about access to collections held in MASC, please consult the MASC website at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm, or call 509-335-6691.

Related Collections (when available)

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