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

MS 455
Crop Science Society of America, Inc.
Records, 1969-1991


Descriptive summary

creator: Crop Science Society of America, Inc.
title: Records
dates: 1969-1991
extent: 0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
collection number: MS 455
repository: Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access: Open for research
publication rights: Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation: Crop Science Society of America, Inc. Records, MS 455, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Historical note

The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) is an international educational society dedicated to the conservation and intelligent use of natural resources to grow food and fiber crops. CSSA provides member benefits and educational opportunities through awards, certification programs, meetings, placement services, publications, and student activities. The organization works closely with the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA).

 

Collection description

The collection (1969-1991) includes bylaws, committee correspondence, executive committee, and Board of Directors meeting minutes of the Crop Science Society of America. Also included is a proposal and related correspondence regarding a textbook on crop science for college-level instruction under the auspices of the CSSA.

 

Organization

The series is arranged chronologically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Correspondence on teaching aids

1969

1

2

Board of Directors meeting minutes

1969-1971

1

3

Executive Committee meeting minutes

1970-1972

1

4

Audio-Visuals Committee correspondence

1971

1

5

Seed Committee correspondence

1971

1

6

Proposal and correspondence: "Foundations of Modern Crop Science" Subcommittee and writing project

1971-1972

1

7

Executive Committee meeting minutes

1984-1985

1

8

Awards

1985

1

9

Election of officers

1986

1

10

Revised bylaws

1991