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Alfred Charles True Papers
Content Description
The Alfred Charles True Papers include manuscripts, notes, and drafts of works True was engaged in writing, as well as papers and documents that he accumulated for historical research between 1900 and 1929. The materials reflect his interest in agricultural history and relate especially to his trilogy of histories on research, education, and extension work.
Dates
- Creation: 1847-1929
Conditions Governing Access
Contact Special Collections for access.
Biographical Sketch
Alfred Charles True (1853-1929) was chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Experiment Stations from 1893 to 1915, and director of the State Relations Service from 1915 to 1923.
Total Size of Collection
15 letter_document_box
9 Linear Feet (17 boxes)
2 boxes (2 pamphlet boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Alternate Call Number
S405 T7
- Status
- Unprocessed
- 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
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Room 309
Beltsville Maryland 20705 USA
301-504-5876