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Finding Aid for the Clarence Bates Papers, circa 1929-1955


MS-2801

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Emily Bush, June 12, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Emily Bush, June 12, 2006
Encoded by: Emily Bush, June 12, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Clarence Bates Papers

Date/Date Range :   circa 1929-1955

Extent: 2.25 linear feet

Abstract:
Collection consists of various farm brochures (1930s-1950s) and papers relating to the AAA during the New Deal in Knox County. Also included are diagrams and figures relating to Bate's farm and a collection of USDA pamphlets.

Call number: MS-2801

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection is property of Special Collections.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], Clarence Bates Papers, MS-2801. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two boxes.


Biography / History

During the Great Depression, Clarence Bates (1906-1988) served as a field agent for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, an off shoot of the United States Department of Agricultural. The USDA played a crucial role in the Great Depression providing assistance, ensuring food production, assisting small farmers with loans, and continuing the education of rural youth. As part of the New Deal, the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) payed farmers to reduce their crop area in order to raise crop value and renew agricultural stability.


Collection Scope and Content Note

Collection consists of various farm brochures (1930s-1950s) and papers and notebook relating to the AAA during the New Deal in Knox County. Also included are diagrams and figures relating to Bate's farm and a collection of USDA pamphlets. Due to water damage, some materials are photocopies of the originals. Related materials include The Tennessee Farmer and The New Deal in Tennessee, 1932-1938 by John Dean Minton, located in the Special Collections rare books stacks.

Subject Terms

  • Farm Life -- Tennessee -- Knox County.
  • Family Farms -- Tennessee -- Knox County -- History -- 20th Century.
  • Agriculture -- Economic Aspects -- Tennessee -- Knox County -- History -- 20th Century.
  • New Deal, 1933-1939.
  • Agricultural laws and legislation -- United States.
  • Bates, Clarence, 1906-1988.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Correspondence, 1938-1940

Box   1     Folder   2    
Farm Plan, 1939
Box   1     Folder   3    
Agricultural Papers, 1934-1939

Box   1     Folder   4    
Agricultural Papers, undated
Box   1     Folder   5    
Farm Figures and Diagrams, circa 1935
Box   1     Folder   6    
Agricultural Forms, 1936-1939
Box   1     Folder   7    
Notebooks, circa 1935
Box   1     Folder   8    
Farm Brochures, circa 1930-1950
Box   1     Folder   9    
USDA Pamphlets, 1929-1942
Box   1     Folder   10    
USDA Book, circa 1935
Box   2     Folder   1    
Correspondence, 1938-1940