Title: Patrons of Husbandry. Wisconsin State Grange Records
Inclusive Dates: 1875-1991

Creator:

• Patrons of Husbandry. Wisconsin State Grange

Call Number: Micro 128; M94-002; M2007-038

Quantity: 1 reel of microfilm (35mm); plus additions of 5.2 c.f. and 7 photographs

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

See the catalog entry for information of possible additional materials and shelf locations.

Abstract:

Records of the Wisconsin State Grange, an order of the Patrons of Husbandry. The Patrons of Husbandry was founded as a farmers' lodge on December 4, 1867, in Washington, D.C., to encourage farm families to band together for their common economic and political well-being. The collection documents many of the Grange's activities and the beliefs and attitudes of its members from early on in the organization through the 1980s. Included are administrative, financial, and membership records, in conjunction with committee materials, correspondence, board reports, legislative action files, and other project files.

Note:

The minute books for 1885 to 1933 are available only on microfilm although there may be some duplication and overlap in the paper records.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-micr0128

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This collection was received in multiple parts from the donor(s) and is organized into 3 major parts. These materials have not been physically interfiled and researchers might need to consult more than one part to locate similar materials.

• Part 1 (Micro 128): Original Collection, 1885-1933
• Part 2 (M94-002): Additions, 1960-1984
• Part 3 (M2007-038): Additions, 1875-1991

Acquisition Information

Original Collection loaned for copying by the Wisconsin Grange via Marie Combs, State Secretary, Winneconne, Wisconsin, 1978; Additions presented by Phil Holmes, Beloit, Wisconsin; and by Wisconsin State Grange. Accession Number: M78-162, M94-002, M2007-038

Micro 128	Part 1 (Micro 128): Original Collection, 1885-1933 Physical Description: 1 reel of microfilm (35mm)  Scope and Content Note: Minute books, 1885-1933, containing minutes of annual sessions and of executive committee meetings of the Wisconsin State Grange.
M94-002	Part 2 (M94-002): Additions, 1960-1984 Physical Description: 1.8 c.f. (1 record center carton and 2 archives boxes)  Scope and Content Note: Additions, 1960-1984, including executive committee meeting minutes (1962-1973), quarterly membership reports (1962-1973), state and national sessions, correspondence, legislative action files, national executive board reports, Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program files, and Youth camp and project files. Of particular interest are the meeting resolutions, which are generally organized under broad topical headings and give candid insights into the beliefs and attitudes of Grange members on a variety of topics.	⇧
Box   1 Folder   1	Minutes of Executive Meetings, 1962-1973
Box   1 Folder   2	Quarterly Reports, 1962-1973
Box   1 Folder   3-11	State Session, 1973, 1975, 1977-1980
Box   1 Folder   12-17	National Session, 1977-1982
Box   1 Folder   18-24	Correspondence, 1964-1971, 1978-1984
Box   1 Folder   25	, 1979 “Grange of the Year” Award Program
Box   1 Folder   26	Project Safety, National Grange Mutual, 1979
Box   1 Folder   27	Grange Insurance Plans, 1978-1983
Box   2 Folder   1	Animal Rights
Box   2 Folder   2	Bottle Bill (AB-840, 1981)
Box   2 Folder   3	Brucellosis Progress Report, 1981
Box   2 Folder   4	Opposition to Cabinet Form of State Government, 1980
Box   2 Folder   5	University of Wisconsin Coalition for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching (CARET) - Proposal, 1980
Box   2 Folder   6	CARET (Council on Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching in Wisconsin)
Box   2 Folder   7	Dairy Price Supports and Related Issues
Box   2 Folder   8	Corporate Farm Law, 1980
Box   2 Folder   9	Estate Tax, Family Farms, Social Security
Box   2 Folder   10	Farm Credit Act (H.R. 7548, 1981)
Box   2 Folder   11	Grain Bill (AB-853, 1979)
Box   2 Folder   12	IRS Rules Change regarding Interest Rates, 1980
Box   2 Folder   13	Marketing Orders (AB-885, 1982)
Box   2 Folder   14	Proposed Milwaukee Grain Elevator, 1980
Box   2 Folder   15	National Consumer Cooperative Bank, 1980
Box   2 Folder   16	Pesticides (Proposed Amendments to Chapter Ag 29, Wisconsin Administration Code, 1980)
Box   2 Folder   17	Reclamation Reform Act of , 1982
Box   2 Folder   18	State Department of Development
Box   2 Folder   19	Transportation and Water Fees
Box   2 Folder   20	Wisconsin Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Box   2 Folder   21	Wetlands and Shoreline Protection
Box   2 Folder   1-2	Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program
Box   2 Folder   3-4	Executive Committee of the National Grange, Reports and Mailings, 1978-1982
Box   2 Folder   5	Women's Activities, 1980-1983
Box   2 Folder   6	Youth Activities, 1960-1983
M2007-038	Part 3 (M2007-038): Additions, 1875-1991 Physical Description: 3.4 c.f. (2 record center cartons and 2 flat boxes) and 7 photographs  Scope and Content Note: Additions, 1875-1991, consisting of minutes/record books which include meeting minutes, lists of members, lists of committees, and grange election information; dues books; State Treasurer's account books; an initiates book which include lists of initiates and the community granges to which they belong; a membership book which lists members and the years they were with the State Grange; Secretary's accounts which include the community granges and their financial status; and a Wisconsin Subordinate Granges book which lists the county, name of the grange, and the name of the master and secretary of the subordinate granges. Also included is correspondence, membership lists, quarterly reports from community granges, subordinate secretary's reports, and records from specific community granges. In addition, there are 7 photographs including images of Milo Swanton, Governor Taylor's homestead, and the Grange officers from 1957.	⇧
Box   1 Folder   1-4	Minutes/Record Books, 1885-1991
Box   1 Folder   5-6	Dues Books, 1875-1948
Box   1 Folder   7-8	State Treasurer's Account Book, 1875-1964
Box   1 Folder   9-10	Initiates Book, 1929-1991
Box   1 Folder   11	Membership Book, 1955-1958
Box   1 Folder   12	Secretary's Accounts, 1916-1921
Box   2	Secretary's Accounts, 1948-1985
Box   3	Wisconsin Subordinate Granges Book, 1930-1990
Box   4 Folder   1-4	Correspondence, 1952-1991, undated
Box   4 Folder   5	Financial Information
Box   4 Folder   6	History of Wisconsin Grange
Box   4 Folder   7	Junior Reports to National Secretary
Box   4 Folder   8	Junior Secretary's Quarterly Reports
Box   4 Folder   9	Juvenile Grange
Box   4 Folder   10	Lecturer Bulletins, 1950s
Box   4 Folder   11	Membership Gains and Losses, 1979-1986
Box   4 Folder   12	Membership Lists
Box   4 Folder   13	Miscellaneous
	Other Granges
Box   4 Folder   14	General
Box   4 Folder   15	Delavan Lake Grange
Box   4 Folder   16	Delavan Lake Juvenile Grange
Box   4 Folder   17	Reports and Programs
Box   4 Folder   18	Rose Drill
Box   4 Folder   19-21	Secretary's Quarterly Report of Community Granges
Box   4 Folder   22	Subordinate Grange Quarterly Reports
Box   4 Folder   23-26	Subordinate Secretary's Reports
PH Box   9	Photographs, including images of Milo Swanton, Governor Taylor's homestead, and the Grange officers from 1957