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University of Arkansas Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: MC 510

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of reports, papers, studies, teaching materials, forms, and legislation which were gathered by and pertain to the departments of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology.

Dates

  • 1912-1971
  • Majority of material found within 1930-1965

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Historical Note

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology began at the University of Arkansas in 1925 as part of the College of Agriculture. At that time, there was one department called Rural Economics and Sociology. The goal of this program was to teach students about rural health, farm finance, farm management and marketing, and extension education with regards to rural areas. In 1952, the two subjects were split into the separate majors of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology but merged back into the single department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology in 1964. In the 1970s, the program was expanded to include courses intended to prepare students for employment in the commercial agriculture and agribusiness industries. The 1980s saw expansion through an additional course of agricultural law as well as a new concentration in international and domestic agricultural marketing. The program shifted focus in the 1990s to put the main emphasis on agricultural business. In 1996, the Department of Agricultural Economics became the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness. The Rural Sociology program was moved to the School of Human Environmental Sciences to become a part of the Human Development, Family Sciences, and Rural Sociology major. In the 2011-2012 academic year, the major was changed to Human Development and Family Sciences; however, the college continued to offer a course on Rural Sociology.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Arrangement of the Papers

The files have been left in their original order, grouped by subject, and maintain the original file titles.

Acquisition Information

The University of Arkansas Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Department Records were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries in 1982 by the Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Department.

Processing Information

Amy Allen and Heath Robinson; completed in March 2016.

Title
University of Arkansas Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Department Records
Status
Completed
Author
Amy Allen and Heath Robinson
Date
March 2016
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444