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 |