Edd R. Roberts Posters Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1971-005

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains 59 posters and photographs, some mounted on posterboard, of soil, pastures, plowed fields, and other views relating to soil and water conservation.

Dates

1937 - 1957

Creator

Roberts, Edd R., 1904-1993. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Biographical Sketch

Edd R. Roberts (1904-1993) graduated from Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC) in 1926 with a degree in Animal Husbandry. In 1928 he was a County Extension Agent for Comanche County, and, in 1937, accepted the position of Extension Soil Conservation Specialist affiliated with OAMC. He toured the state, giving one-day soil judging schools called "Soil Rodeos" for FAA chapters, 4-H groups, and farmers. He used the posters and photos as visual aids for his lectures.

Extent

2.5 Linear feet (2 newspaper boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged in one series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.