Russell G. East collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 6, Placement: 04
Identifier: MSA 100
Scope and Contents
Memorial booklet for Russell G. East.
Dates
- undated
Creator
- East, Russell G., 1884-1943 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Some material in this collection is in the public domain, while other material copyrights are held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Russell G. East was born May 17, 1884 at Worthington, Greene County, Indiana. His father was Ziba P. East, farmer and livestock man. He attended elementary school and high schools at Worthington and engaged in farming in Greene County. East attended agricultural short course sessions at Purdue University where in 1909 he was secretary of the first Indiana corn, livestock and poultry judging school. He later became manager of the Worthington Experimental Farm for Purdue University.
He was president of the Indiana Corn Growers' Association, 1904-05. County Agricultural Agent for Shelby County, Indiana, 1917-1923. He was widely known for his efforts as General Agricultural Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad, 1923-1943. He was also known for his research and support for growing soybeans, and his marketing efforts by using a railroad car to promote soybeans. Other offices he held were president of the Indiana Poland China Hog Breeders' Association, Member of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, 1924-1934; president, 1933. President of the American Railway Development Association, 1931. Member of the Board of Governors, National Farm Chemurgic Council, 1938-43 and Chairman.
He was president of the Indiana Corn Growers' Association, 1904-05. County Agricultural Agent for Shelby County, Indiana, 1917-1923. He was widely known for his efforts as General Agricultural Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad, 1923-1943. He was also known for his research and support for growing soybeans, and his marketing efforts by using a railroad car to promote soybeans. Other offices he held were president of the Indiana Poland China Hog Breeders' Association, Member of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, 1924-1934; president, 1933. President of the American Railway Development Association, 1931. Member of the Board of Governors, National Farm Chemurgic Council, 1938-43 and Chairman.
Extent
0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)
Acquisition Information
Source and date of acquisition are unknown.
Processing Information
The material has been placed into an acid-free folder and an acid-free box.
Creator
- East, Russell G., 1884-1943 (Person)
- Title
- Russell G. East collection
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- Mary A. Sego
- Date
- 2020-06-11
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Second edition. Collection description first completed 2011-11-07.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu