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Kenneth L. Williams Papers
Content Description
The Kenneth L. Williams Papers pertain to Williams' work on the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act (RCA) of 1977 (PL 95-192). The papers in this collection, mainly covering the period from 1976 to 1983, describe events in the development and implementation of this piece of legislation.
Dates
- Creation: 1976-1983
Conditions Governing Access
Contact Special Collections for access.
Biographical Sketch
Kenneth L. Williams was born in 1928 on his family's dairy farm in Vineyard, Utah. Williams attended Brigham Young University while working as a farm hand. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service (SCS) hired him as a student trainee following his freshman year. After earning a bachelor of science degree in agronomy, Williams joined the SCS full-time. During his 31-year career, he advanced to positions of increasing responsibility while working at SCS locations throughout the United States. The culmination of Williams' career came with his assignment as Deputy Chief of Planning and Evaluation for the agency at the national headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Total Size of Collection
1 records_box
1.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Topical
- 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