Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

RS 9/9/56
C. P. Wilsie (Carroll Paton) (1902-1969)
Papers, 1925-1971

Descriptive summary

creator:	Wilsie, C. P. (Carroll Paton) (1902-1969)
title:	Papers
dates:	1925-1971
extent:	4.2 linear feet (10 document boxes)
collection number:	RS 9/9/56
repository:	University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

Administrative information

access:	Open for research
publication rights:	Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation:	C. P. Wilsie (Carroll Paton) Wilsie Papers, RS 9/9/56, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

Abstract

C. P. Wilsie was a professor of agronomy at Iowa State University from 1937 until his death in 1969. His research interests were primarily in the genetics, breeding, and production of grasses and forage legumes such as alfalfa. These papers include biographical information, professional correspondence, and research materials. The correspondence includes letters from others on campus and at the Experiment Station, researchers and administrators within the USDA, local farmers, and seed companies. Also included are research files on hemp production in Iowa during World War II and research on alfalfa, legumes, clover, and soybeans.

Biographical note

Carroll Paton Wilsie was born October 13, 1902, to T. C. and Mary (Skinner) Wilsie in Branden, Wisconsin. He received his B.S. (1926) from the University of Wisconsin and his Ph.D. (1931) from Michigan State University. Wilsie served as Agronomist (1931-1937) at the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station and Assistant Professor of genetics and agronomy at the University of Hawaii.

Wilsie joined the staff of the Agronomy Department at Iowa State College (University) as Research Associate Professor (1937-1947). He was promoted to Professor (1947-1969). At Iowa State, Wilsie was in charge of forage crop breeding and production. He was particularly interested in the genetics, breeding, and ecology of forage grasses and legumes such as alfalfa. He wrote dozens of scientific articles and also authored a book, Crop Adaptation and Distribution (Archives call number S439 .W69c).

Wilsie was a member of several scientific organizations and served on numerous committees. He served as Chairman of the Central Alfalfa Improvement Conference (1946-1950) and also the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference (1954-1956). He served on a number of committees for the American Society of Agronomy and was named a fellow. Wilsie was also Chairman of the North Central Regional Technical Committee. He received the Merit Certificate Award (1967) from the American Council of Forage and Grassland Agriculture.

Wilsie married Julia F. Kusta of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in 1931. They had one child, Marcia. Wilsie died on January 14, 1969.

Collection description

This collection (1925-1971) includes biographical information, professional correspondence, and research materials. The correspondence includes letters to and from others on campus, those working at the Experiment Station, researchers and administrators within the USDA, local farmers, and seed companies. Research files contain information on hemp production in Iowa during World War II as well as information on forage crops such as alfalfa, legumes, clover, and soybeans. The collection also contains records of North Central Regional Technical Committee NC-7 which attempted to encourage the introduction of new crops in the Midwest.

Container list

Box	Folder	Title	Dates
1	1	Biographical information	1948-1971
1	2	Correspondence: Campus, Interoffice	1950
1	3	Correspondence: Campus, Interoffice	1950
1	4	Correspondence: Campus, Interoffice	1951
1	5	Correspondence: Campus, Interoffice	1952
1	6	Correspondence: Campus, Interoffice	1953
1	7	Correspondence: Campus, Interoffice	1954
1	8	Correspondence: Campus, Interoffice	1955
1	9	Correspondence: Experiment Station and University	1951
1	10	Correspondence: Experiment Station, Universities, Journals	1950
1	11	Correspondence: Farm Inquiries	1950
2	1	Correspondence: Farm Inquiries	1950
2	2	Correspondence: Farm Inquiries	1951
2	3	Correspondence: Farm Inquiries	1952
2	4	Correspondence: Farm Inquiries	1952
2	5	Correspondence: Farm Inquiries	1954
2	6	Correspondence: Farm Inquiries	1955
2	7	Correspondence: Farm Inquiries, Equipment	1962
2	8	Correspondence: Interdepartmental	1962
3	1	Correspondence: Interdepartmental	1962
3	2	Correspondence: Seed and Farm Supply Companies	1953
3	3	Correspondence: Seed Companies	1951
3	4	Correspondence: Seed Companies	1952
3	5	Correspondence: Seed Companies	1954
3	6	Correspondence: Seed Companies	1962
3	7	Correspondence: Supplies and Equipment, Seed Companies	1955
3	8	Correspondence: University and Experiment Station	1952
3	9	Correspondence: University and Experiment Station	1953
3	10	Correspondence: University and Experiment Station	1954
4	1	Correspondence: University and Experiment Station	1955
4	2	Correspondence: University and Experiment Station	1956
4	3	Correspondence: University and Experiment Station	1956
4	4	Correspondence: University and Experiment Station	1962
4	5	Correspondence: University and Experiment Station	1962
4	6	Correspondence: USDA	1951
4	7	Correspondence: USDA	1952
4	8	Correspondence: USDA	1953
4	9	Correspondence: USDA	1954
4	10	Correspondence: USDA	1955
4	11	Correspondence: USDA	1956
4	12	Correspondence: USDA	1962
5	1	General Correspondence	1951
5	2	Miscellaneous Correspondence	1956
5	3	Publications: Alfalfa, Brome Grass, Clover	1941-1954
5	4	Research: Alfalfa	1945-1955
5	5	Research: Alfalfa	1945-1955
5	6	Research: Alfalfa	1945-1955
5	7	Research: Alfalfa	1945-1955
6	1	Research: Alfalfa	1945-1955
6	2	Research: Alfalfa	1945-1955
6	3	Research: Brome Grass	1940-1950
6	4	Research: Brome Grass	1940-1950
6	5	Research: Brome Grass	1940-1950
6	6	Research: Brome Grass	1940-1950
7	1	Research: Brome Grass	1940-1950
7	2	Research: Brome Grass	1940-1950
7	3	Research: Brome Grass	1940-1950
7	4	Research: Clover and Soybeans	1937-1939
7	5	Research: Hemp	1943
7	6	Research: Hemp	1943
8	1	Research: Hemp	1943
8	2	Research: Hemp	1943
8	3	Research: Hemp	1943
8	4	Research: Hemp	1943
8	5	Research: Hemp	1943
8	6	Research: Hemp	1943
8	7	Research: Hemp	1943
8	8	Research: Hemp	1943
9	1	Research: Legume Crops	1925-1939
9	2	Research: Legume Crops	1925-1939
9	3	Research: Legume Crops	1925-1939
9	4	Research: Legume Crops	1937-1938
9	5	Research: NC7 Committee	1960
9	6	Research: NC7 Committee	1960
9	7	Research: NC7 Committee	1960
10	1	Research: NC7 Committee	1960
10	2	Research: NC7 Committee	1960
10	3	Research: Sorghum-Sudan and Millet	1935-1936
10	4	Research: Soybean-Hay test	1935-1936
10	5	Research: Sudan Grass, Lepezeda	1935-1936
10	6	Research: Sweet Clover	1937-1939
10	7	Research: Sweet Clover	1937-1939