John Walter Coverdale Papers
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Scope and Contents
The papers of John W. Coverdale consist of three boxes (1.5 linear feet) of manuscripts relating to the early years of the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Subject files include items such as minutes of the executive committee, treasurer's reports, and correspondence of the AFBF. There is also a typescript (with notes and early drafts) entitled "The Federation" by J.W. Coverdale and James R. Howard. Finally, the papers include clippings, articles, and a scrapbook all relating to agricultural issues.
Dates
- Creation: 1856-1939
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1922-1924
Creator
- Coverdale, John Walter (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.
Extent
1.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Agriculturist. Correspondence and subject files relating to the early years of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Method of Acquisition
This collection was given to the University of Iowa Libraries by John W. Coverdale in 1958.
Subject
- American Farm Bureau Federation (Organization)
- Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (Organization)
- Howard, James Raley, 1873- (Person)
Genre / Form
Occupation
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu