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Charles J. Meler Papers
Content Description
The Charles J. Meler Papers include correspondence, egg marketing orders, and egg promotion material, including a proclamation by William G. Stratton, Governor of Illinois. Additionally, there are contracts for egg producers and started pullet growers, which were negotiated in Illinois and neighboring states. The collection contains bulletins of the Illinois Extension Service, publications of the American Poultry and Hatchery Federation and the Illinois Poultry Industry Council, and miscellaneous brochures from nationally known commercial poultry breeding organizations and equipment manufacturers.
Dates
- Creation: 1959-1965
Conditions Governing Access
Contact Special Collections for access.
Biographical Sketch
Charles J. Meler of Nashville, Illinois, was a hatcheryman, a member of the Illinois Poultry Industry Council, and past president of the American Poultry and Hatchery Federation.
Total Size of Collection
1 flat_pamphlet_box ; 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
1 letter_document_box ; 5 x 13 x 10 1/4 in.
2.25 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Alternate Call Number
SF487.8 I3744 R
Genres
agricultural art and memorabilia
Topical
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository
National Agricultural Library
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Room 309
Beltsville Maryland 20705 USA
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