ANRA. Agriculture and Natural Resources

Abstract The Western Dairy Council provides nutrition education resources to consumers, educators, health professionals and the media. Sharing the same headquarters and board of directors, the Western Dairyfarmers' Promotion Association provides educational services for dairy producers, including assistance with water issues, training in public relations and promotion of projects to benefit farmers. The collection documents the history and activities of these related organizations. Material types...

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George F. Freytag (1928-2011) was a botanist and expert in bean breeding. The collection contains professional papers, research, and theses and dissertations.

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The Rocky Mountain Sod Growers Association, established in 1973 and also known as the Rocky Mountain Turf Growers Association, was organized to support members and promote their product. The records consist primarily of meeting minutes, routine correspondence, meeting planning and announcements, as well as correspondence and documents that reflect efforts in areas of member concern, such as the desire to use farm plates for vehicles transporting sod.

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Robert R. Owen served as president of Great Western Sugar Company (GWS) from 1968 to 1975. He was instrumental in the formation of the cooperative which tried to buy out the company in the mid-1970s. The collection includes personal and working papers, daily desk notes, scrapbooks, numerous publications related to sugar production, photographs, and artifacts from Owen's personal life and his time with GWS.

Abstract The Colorado Grain and Feed Association, founded in 1925, is a non-profit organization focused on the cultivation of commercial good-will and fellowship among grain and feed dealers and feed and flour millers. The collection documents the history and activities of the association and its members. Materials include minutes, newsletters, member directories, correspondence, scrapbooks and photographic materials, as well as information pertaining to the association's legal and financial matters...

Abstract Joseph Ray (Joe) Miller served in nearly a dozen national parks throughout the United States (including Mammoth Cave, Grand Teton, Canyonlands, Yellowstone, Kennesaw, and Grand Canyon) during his forty-year career with the National Park Service (NPS). Collection documentation of Joe Miller's work with the NPS is representative but not comprehensive; his desk notes, working papers, photographs, and artifacts provide a glimpse into his daily activities. Publications such as park brochures,...

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A regional affiliate of the Colorado Beekeepers Association, the Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association provides education about beekeeping and promotes the exchange of ideas, materials, and services related to apiary pursuits. The collection includes meeting minutes, membership lists, photographs, publications, surveys, and project documents.

Abstract Miriam Augusta Palmer (1878-1977) served as a scientific illustrator at the experiment station of the Colorado Agricultural College from 1904 to 1928, and as a faculty member in the Department of Entomology and Zoology from 1918 to 1947. In addition to detailed drawings and colorful paintings of insects, Palmer created watercolor art and exquisite wax replicas of many varieties of Colorado apples and other fruit. The drawings, paintings, and wax fruit replicas make up the bulk of this...

Abstract The mission of the National Agri-Marketing Association is to connect those who work in agriculture with other professionals who work in marketing, advertising, public relations, and the media. It is NAMA's hope that these interactions will provide those who work in agriculture an opportunity to hear and share new ideas, network with colleagues and customers, and gain exposure and recognition in order to advance in their profession. This collection consists of the files, photos, membership...

Abstract The Colorado Potato Growers Exchange (CPGE) was formed in 1923 to eliminate speculation and waste in the marketing of potatoes. Twenty separate groups banded together as a central statewide selling agency. The CPGE stabilized the potato market so effectively that it later added onions (1928) and pinto beans (1968) to its operations. The CPGE was the first statewide co-operative formed on a commodity basis. The majority of the records are minutes of the executive committee, copies of the...

Abstract Paul H. Hummel (1888-1969), a longtime rancher in Boulder County, Colorado, purchased property there in 1920. In 1933 he began grazing cattle in the Roosevelt National Forest, and became an influential voice as ranchers and the Forest Service debated allowable grazing on Forest Service lands. The collection consists primarily of correspondence with Forest Service personnel and members of local and national organizations concerning grazing on Forest Service lands. It also includes...

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Margaret A. Johnston worked in a variety of roles (including interpretation, law enforcement, and as a superintendent) for the National Park Service (NPS) from 1974 until her 2007 retirement. Her work broke many barriers for females in the Park Service. The bulk of the collection consists of items highlighting Johnston's NPS career. Additional materials include Johnston's personal writings, a biography written by her husband, and memorabilia.

Abstract Colorado conservationists formed the Colorado State Forestry Association, also known as the Colorado Forestry Association (CFA), in 1884 to support the conservation, management, and renewal of forests through the dissemination of educational materials, promotion of forestry legislation, and creation of forest reserves. The Records of the Colorado State Forestry Association consists primarily of the correspondence of CFA president William G. M. Stone with prominent conservationists,...

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The Colorado Marijuana Legalization Amendment, also known as Amendment 64, was a historic initiative ballot measure to amend the Colorado State Constitution, outlining a statewide drug policy for the cultivation and recreational use of cannabis. The measure passed on November 6, 2012. The collection contains text-based materials, photographs, ephemera, and oral histories documenting the passage of legislation regarding recreational marijuana and its socio-economic impact.

Abstract The Colorado Beekeepers Association (also known more recently as the Colorado State Beekeepers Association) was organized in 1938 and has provided information and resources for commercial beekeepers as well as hobbyists. To support better beekeeping methods and a more unified system of apiculture in the state, the association invited local and national experts to speak at annual association meetings, promoted legislation related to apiary inspections and honey marketing, and cooperated with...

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The Agricultural Resources History Collection aggregates items acquired from several different sources. Materials include brochures, programs, reports, and a farm account book. Topics relate to farming techniques, farm organizations, and government programs for farmers.

Abstract As historian and project manager for the Denver Service Center of the National Park Service, John N. Albright taught new Park Service employees throughout the country about the history and mission of the organization. After twenty years with the Denver Service Center, Albright continued teaching for another decade in the Department of History at Colorado State University. This collection includes Albright's working papers from the Denver Service Center, park-related course materials, notes...

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Alan E. Amen, a 1955 alumnus of Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College, worked as a soil scientist. This collection consists of reference files, soil studies, correspondence, field notes, lecture notes, photographs, reports, and artifacts related to soils research.

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Established in 1891, the American Carnation Society has actively promoted the carnation industry in the United States. Technical methods pioneered by this organization became standard practice for all greenhouse flower growers. This collection consists primarily of bound copies of minutes and procedures for the years 1891-1953. Also included are printed programs and schedules for American Carnation Society conferences and conventions from 1938-1975.

Abstract John S. "Jack" Avens, Ph.D., a professor in CSU's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, was instrumental in the creation of the Fermentation Science and Technology (FST) degree program. His research focuses on applied microbiology as it relates to food, animal production, public health, and fermentation. This collection consists of materials from the FTEC 460 course, Brewing Science and Technology, including beer-related news clippings, weekly class newsletters, and posters and...