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USDA Agricultural Research Service Photographs of Poultry and Livestock

 Collection
Identifier: MS0273

  • Staff Only

Content Description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service Photographs of Poultry and Livestock contain 26 albums with photographs of poultry, sheep, swine, cattle, and other livestock. Grouped by subject, many of the photographs were taken at the Beltsville (Maryland) Agricultural Research Center between 1906 and 1950. The bulk of the photographs are from 1910 to 1935. The albums also include lithographs from the mid-19th century.

Dates

  • Creation: 1842-1950

Conditions Governing Access

Total Size of Collection

27 boxes (1 box, 18.5 x 12 x 3; 11 boxes, 17.5 x 12 x 3; 11 boxes, 17.5 x 12 x 4; 4 boxes, 17.5 x 12 x 5)

30 Linear Feet (26 boxes (total boxes from Access record does not match subtotals))

Language of Materials

English

Genres

photographs

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

Contact:
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Room 309
Beltsville Maryland 20705 USA
301-504-5876