Descriptive summary
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creator:
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Erskine, Alden J. (1901-1991) |
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title:
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Papers |
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dates:
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1923-1977, n.d. |
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extent:
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11.76 linear ft. |
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collection number:
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MS
85 |
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repository:
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Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.
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Administrative
information
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access:
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Open for research
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publication rights:
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Consult Head, Special Collections Department
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preferred
citation:
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Alden J. Erskine Papers, MS 85, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.
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Biographical
note
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Conservationist and state legislator, Alden J.
Erskine was born 2 May 1991. He attended the Nebraska School of
Agriculture (1920-1921), then went into the automotive business in
Sioux City, Iowa. His interest in conservation and environmental
preservation began around 1936. Erskine was active in the Izaak
Walton League of America (IWLA), serving as president of the
Woodbury County (Iowa) chapter (1950-1953); president of the Iowa
Division (1954-1955); IWLA National Treasurer (1956-1960); IWLA
National President (1960-1961); and President of the IWLA Endowment
Inc. (1966- ). He was an Iowa state senator (1966-1972) and was
chair of the Senate's Conservation and Recreation Committee. Erskine
received numerous awards for his work in conservation and wildlife
preservation.
Erskine was an active member
of many conservation-related organizations including the Soil
Conservation Society of America, Iowa State Soil Conservation
Commissioners Association and was a founder and board member of the
Floyd Valley Watershed Association (Iowa). He served on the Iowa
Governor's Committee on Outdoor Resources from 1964 to 1976.
Alden J.
Erskine died 13 January 1991. |
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Collection description
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The collection (1923-1977, n.d.) includes
correspondence, reports, financial records, minutes, newspaper
clippings, photographs, and printed materials. Correspondents
include F. Paul Beck, L. C. Binford, Jay N. "Ding" Darling, Ira
Gabrielson, Frank Gregg, James R. Harlan, Bourke Hickenlooper, Jack
Horn, Reynolds T. Hornsberger, Harold E. Hughes, Hubert H. Humphrey,
Roger W. Jepsen, Carroll Lane, Wiley E. Mayne, Othie R. McMurray,
Frank H. Mendell, Jack Miller, William G. Murray, Sigurd F. Olson,
J. W. Penford, Fred A. Priewert, Robert D. Ray, W. H. Riaski, Edward
F. Samore, Lloyd R. Smith, Bruce F. Stiles, John W. Tobin, Sam
Tuthill, and Ries Tuttle. Other correspondents include the Floyd
Valley Watershed Association, the Iowa Governor's Committee on
Outdoor Resources, the Iowa Wildlife Society, the Izaak Walton
League of America, and the Soil Conservation Society. |
Container list
A container list is available in the
Special Collections Department, 403 Parks Library.
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