University of Illinois Library Archives Related to Agricultural Communications
The Agricultural Communications Documentation Center collaborates closely with the University of Illinois Archives, which serves as home for the records of major professional organizations in this field of interest. These archived collections give you access to a remarkable history of agricultural journalism and communications in the U.S. and beyond. The information dates back more than a century. You will also find archived collections involving five U.S. agricultural photographers, journalists, and communicators, spanning 1919-2015.
ASSOCIATION COLLECTIONS
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) Archives
1968-2008. Series No. 41/67/503
http://archives.library.illinois.edu/archon/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=2977
American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) Archives
AAEA Publications, 1945- Series No.8/3/101
AAEA Adminstrative Correspondence, 1944-2002 Series No. 8/3/102
AAEA Historical File, 1949-58,1978-97 Series No. 8/3/103
AAEA Photographs, 1934-2005 Series No. 8/3/104
American Agricultural Editors’ Association Photography Awards and Workshops File, 1970-75, 1992-96, 1998, 2000 Series No. 8/3/105
Agricultural Publishers Association (APA) Archives
1915-1994. Series No. 8/3/80
http://archives.library.illinois.edu/archon/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=3088
Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) Archives
Recent deposit in the University Archives.
Finding aid not yet available.
http://archives.library.illinois.edu
Farm-City Council Archives
Recent deposit in the University Archives.
Finding aid not yet available.
http://archives.library.illinois.edu
National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) Archives
http://archives.library.illinois.edu/guides/nafb/nafb.htm
Series No. 8/3/88, Publications, 1944-
Including CHATS , Yearbooks and Directories , Insider’s Report , and Signal .
Series No. 8/3/89, Official NAFB Historian’s Records, 1937, 1943-1998 Documenting the origin and growth of the NAFB.
Series No. 8/3/90, NAFB Subject File, 1941-1998
Containing member biographies, promotional literature, and photographs.
Series No. 8/3/91, Dix Harper Papers, 1947, 1951-52, 1957-1991
Papers of Dix Harper, president of NAFB (1988).
Series No. 8/3/92, NAFB Audio, Video Recordings, and CD-ROM Media, 1952-1998
Containing audio, video, and CD-ROM materials produced by the NAFB.
Series No. 8/3/93, NAFB – Farm Broadcasters’ Papers, 1931-1951
Continuing papers from Dana D. Reynolds and Don Lerch.
Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Archives
Recent deposit in the University Archives.
Finding aid not yet available.
http://archives.library.illinois.edu
INDIVIDUAL COLLECTIONS
James F. Evans Papers
1947-2015. Series No. 8/3/36
http://archives.library.illinois.edu/archon/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=11386
Claude W. Gifford Papers
1919-2004. Series No. 8/3/81
http://archives.library.illinois.edu/archon/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=10682
Dix Harper Papers
1947-1991. Series No. 8/3/91
http://archives.library.illinois.edu/archon/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=4897
Clement F. Marley Photographs
1956-1976. Series No. 26.20/79
http://archives.library.illinois.edu/archon/index.php?p=creators/creator&id=1352
John L. Strom Papers
1927-1987. Series No. 26/20/75
http://archives.library.illinois.edu/archon/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=43 91
Although primarily focused on current grey literature, the ACDC also has a few important archival collections. These materials represent the history of agricultural communications and publishing. Due to the nature of these materials, appointments must be made to see these items in-person.
The Volume One Number One Collection
Volume One, Number One collection currently contains more than 800 volume one, number one and special edition issues of agricultural journals, magazines, and other serials. Currently the collection is made up of donated materials from John Harvey, a widely-respected U.S. agricultural journalist and Jim Evans, professor emeritus of the University of Illinois and ACDC Associate. The collection also contains Special Editions, Rare Serials, and Historical items related to agricultural publishing, bringing the collection to nearly 1800 items. Due to the sensitive and fragile nature of many of these materials, appointments must be made to see these items in-person. A finding aid for the entire collection is available here . Check with us at acdc@library.illinois.edu for further information as the collection is maintained at the Center.