Clarence Bates Papers
Collection consists of various farm brochures (1930s-1950s) and papers and notebook relating to the AAA during the New Deal in Knox County. Also included are diagrams and figures relating to Bate's farm and a collection of USDA pamphlets. Due to water damage, some materials are photocopies of the originals. Related materials include The Tennessee Farmer and The New Deal in Tennessee, 1932-1938 by John Dean Minton, located in the Special Collections rare books stacks.
Dates
- circa 1929-1955
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
2.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
Collection consists of various farm brochures (1930s-1950s) and papers relating to the AAA during the New Deal in Knox County. Also included are diagrams and figures relating to Bate's farm and a collection of USDA pamphlets.
Biographical/Historical Note
During the Great Depression, Clarence Bates (1906-1988) served as a field agent for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, an off shoot of the United States Department of Agricultural. The USDA played a crucial role in the Great Depression providing assistance, ensuring food production, assisting small farmers with loans, and continuing the education of rural youth. As part of the New Deal, the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) payed farmers to reduce their crop area in order to raise crop value and renew agricultural stability.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two boxes.
Acquisition Note
Collection is property of Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository