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USDA Division of Land Economics Records
Content Description
The USDA Division of Land Economics Records consist of reports, correspondence, and publications relating to the work of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, Division of Land Economics. Most of the material was produced by the bureau or the division, though there is also some material from the Land Utilization Division of the Resettlement Administration. Topics include general land policy and policy planning, zoning, settlement patterns, local land utilization studies, tenancy and land ownership, and water projects.
Dates
- Creation: 1914-1955
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1934-1952
Conditions Governing Access
Contact Special Collections for access.
Organizational History
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bureau of Agricultural Economics (BAE) was established in 1922, and it included the Land Economics Division. In 1937, the functions of the Land Utilization Division of the Resettlement Administration were transferred to the BAE. The Land Economics Division was abolished in 1953.
Total Size of Collection
5 records_box
6.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Alternate Call Number
HD1751 .U65 1914
- 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