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Nominees: Lautner, Robert W.; Lawson, Chas.; Lindsey, Eli

 File — Box: 6212, Folder: 112

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of materials relating to Michigan Master Farmers which was sponsored by the Michigan Farmer newspaper and Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) to honor outstanding farmers. Materials include nomination letters and questionnaires, newsclippings about the master farmers and their farms, biographical information on medal winners, minutes of meetings, and information on miscellaneous activities. Folder date refers to the year of induction.

The photograph collection contains group portraits of Master Farmers taken at annual gatherings. Also included are photographs of 78 of the 81 Master Farmers and their farms, and photographs of 86 of the unsuccessful Master Farmer nominees and their farms.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926 - 1951

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
Conrad Hall
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East Lansing MI 48824 US
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