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Associates of the National Agricultural Library Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS0012

  • Staff Only

Content Description

The Associates of the National Agricultural Library Records consist of copies of the Journal of NAL Associates, newsletters, as well as other publications and promotional materials with which the Associates were involved.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-1989

Conditions Governing Access

Contact Special Collections for access.

Organizational History

The Associates of the National Agricultural Library (NAL) was founded in 1970 to promote the development of the library through fundraising, acquiring donated collections, contributing toward the purchase of unique library materials, aiding in public relations, and communicating the needs of the community to the library's administration. The organization dissolved in the 1990s.

Total Size of Collection

6 records_box

7 letter_document_box

1 flat_pamphlet_box (1 flat box 12")

11 Linear Feet (14 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Genres

Promotional items include address books, day planners, guest books, invitation cards, thank you notes, notecards, and tee-shirts.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status
Unprocessed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository

https://www.nal.usda.gov/collections/special-collections
Contact:
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Room 309
Beltsville Maryland 20705 USA
301-504-5876