H.H. Finnell Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1975-001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes research findings, correspondence, publications, and photographs of Henry Howard Finnell (1894-1960), agronomist and erosion specialist. Subjects include soil conservation and the dust bowl.

Dates

1928 - 1960

Creator

Finnell, H.H. (Henry Howard), 1894-1960. (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

Finnell graduated from Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC) (1917), was foreman of the OAMC Experiment Station (1917-1920), director of Panhandle A&M Experiment Station (1923-1934), and was then placed in charge of the Soil Conservation Service.

Date: Description

1894: Born October 27 in Oakley, Mississippi

1899: Settles with family in Indian Territory

1917: Graduates from Oklahoma A. & M. College

1917-1920: Foreman of OAMC Agronomy Farm

1920-1923: Vocational agriculture instructor, Ravia, Oklahoma

1923-1934: Director of Agricultural Experiment Station, Panhandle A. & M. College,Goodwell, OK

1925: Begins series of experiments to determine the value of level terraces and contour tillage. Finnell considered by some to be the first to do this type of research.

1934-1935: Research conservationist, U.S. Soil Conservation Project, Dallam County, Texas

1935-1951: Head, Southern Great Plains Region, U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Region includes parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico, and all of Kansas

1951-1955: Researcher, Southern Great Plains Region, U.S. Soil Conservation Service

1960: Publishes last paper; dies September 7

Extent

2.5 Linear feet (5 document boxes, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into three 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.