Finding Aid for John C. Spitler Papers, 1972 | University of Illinois Archives

Title: John C. Spitler Papers, 1972

ID: 8/3/24

Primary Creator: Spitler, John C. (1882-1973)

Extent: 0.1 cubic feet

Arrangement: Chronological

Subjects: Agricultural Extension, American Farm Bureau Federation, Faculty Papers, Farm Advisors, Law, Legislative Representation, Politics

Formats/Genres: Sound Recordings

Languages: English

Papers of John C. Spitler (1882-1973), assistant and state leader of farm advisors (1919-1949), assistant and associate director of Agricultural Extension (1937-49) and Professor of Agricultural Extension (1927-49), including a tape recorded interview with comments on the development of the county farm advisor extension program and county farm bureaus, early extension and farm demonstration work, the insistence of Eugene Davenport upon local farmer initiative, the policy of the College of Agriculture regarding farm advisors, the relationship between the Experiment Station and Extension Service and between the Extension Service and the Farm Bureau, financing the farm advisor program and Spitler's philosophy of farm extension work.

Agricultural Extension
American Farm Bureau Federation
Faculty Papers
Farm Advisors
Law
Legislative Representation
Politics

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: 4/18/72

Other Note: 7 Pages

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/0803024.pdf

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