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Kansas State Grange records

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 610

Overview

The Kansas State Grange is one of 37 state Granges that provide community and family-service in both rural and suburban United States. As a member of the National Grange, another fraternal order known as the Order of Patrons of Husbandry founded in 1867, the Kansas State Grange is part of the nation's oldest national agricultural organization. It focuses on education and youth activities, assisting those with hearing difficulties and legislative actions. This collection contains secretary minute books, financial records, youth group information, photographs, correspondence, and other related records from the state chapter and its subordinate chapters throughout Kansas.

Dates

  • 1873 - 1997

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

46 Linear Feet (47 boxes + 4 oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS 610

Physical Location

RH MS Q117

Physical Location

RH MS R119

Physical Location

RH MS 1035

Physical Location

RH MS 1074

Physical Location

RH MS 1124

Physical Location

RH MS Q279

Physical Location

RH MS R238

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifts, Kansas State Grange, 1996, 2005, 2007.

Separated Materials

Related serials located at Kenneth Spencer Research Library include Kansas Grange Monthly, at RH Ser G115; Proceedings of the National Grange, at RH Ser C1274; and Proceedings of the Kansas State Grange, at RH Ser C71.

Title
Guide to the Kansas State Grange Collection
Subtitle
Kansas State Grange records
Author
Finding aid prepared by mds/mab, 2005. Finding aid encoded by mds, 2005. Finding aid revised by cl, 2010.
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/2627986365
Preferred citation
Kansas State Grange records, Kansas Collection, RH MS 610, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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